Rugby Lives

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Rugby Lives brings you interviews with people from beyond the sport of rugby to talk about their passion for the oval ball. From the makers of The Rugby Journal. Head to therugbyjournal.com for more.

  1. EP1: Tom Shanklin

    6D AGO

    EP1: Tom Shanklin

    It hadn't even been a year since Wales had made history, winning a first Grand Slam since the 1970s in 2005 under Mike Ruddock, but Tom Shanklin, who had played a key role in Wales' rise back to the top, had a front row seat as it all fell apart, again. This is his Rugby Life. Follow the link to help rebuild Penarth Athletic Club -> https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/fc7d003113da7701a742ddf282f3af54

    1h 13m
  2. EP4: Adam Jones - 2013

    07/24/2025

    EP4: Adam Jones - 2013

    As one of the few players in Welsh rugby history to have won three Grand Slams and been on two Lions tours, former prop Adam Jones has solidified himself as a rugby legend. Now he has the chance to reflect on coming through at Neath, starring for Ospreys, and his experiences on two Lions tours to South Africa and Australia. This is his Rugby Life.

    1h 3m
  3. EP3: John Bentley - 1997

    07/17/2025

    EP3: John Bentley - 1997

    As possibly the greatest Lions tourist of all time, John 'Bentos' Bentley has plenty of stories to tell. From getting into a fight with Wade Dooley and thinking Jeremy Guscott was soft, to switching codes and scoring one of the greatest tries in Lions history. This is his Rugby Life.

    1h 27m
  4. EP2: Richard Hill - 2001

    07/10/2025

    EP2: Richard Hill - 2001

    From the delights of the early days of professionalism at Bramley Road to the heights of three Lions tours, Richard Hill takes us on his rugby journey. Hear about fights with Lydney RFC in the cup, being mistaken for the Fiji captain and why he never actually got his 2005 Lions call-up. This is his Rugby Life.

    1h 11m
  5. EP1: John Taylor - 1971

    07/03/2025

    EP1: John Taylor - 1971

    We kick off Series Two with former Wales and British & Irish Lion John Taylor, who remembers when he first came across JPR Williams, the victory of 1971, refusing to play against apartheid South Africa, rooming with the great Willie John McBride, and becoming mates with George Best. This is his Rugby Life.

    1h 8m
  6. EP8: Jill Douglas

    04/17/2025

    EP8: Jill Douglas

    This week we speak to Jill Douglas, the legendary presenter who's been part and parcel of the Six Nations since the late 1990s. From her upbringing in the rugby heartlands of the Scottish Borders, Jill tells us about her rugby folk singing father, her friendship with Doddie Weir, what happens when snooker players get angry, and why proper journalism matters. This is her Rugby Life.

    54 min
  7. EP7: Martin Bayfield

    04/03/2025

    EP7: Martin Bayfield

    This week we speak to a man who played for British & Irish Lions, won Grand Slams with England and was the body double for Hagrid in the Harry Potter movies, Martin Bayfield. We talk about his life in the wizarding world, almost landing the role of Darth Vader, and even some rugby too, from the legendary 90s England team to the heartbreak of retirement. This is his Rugby Life.

    1h 5m
  8. EP6: Adam Bishop

    03/27/2025

    EP6: Adam Bishop

    This week we're joined by Adam Bishop, a two-time winner of Britain's Strongest Man and former S&C coach at Harlequins. We ask him about his time in rugby, his target of deadlifting 505 kilos and who would be in a Strongman sevens team. This is his Rugby Life.

    40 min
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Rugby Lives brings you interviews with people from beyond the sport of rugby to talk about their passion for the oval ball. From the makers of The Rugby Journal. Head to therugbyjournal.com for more.

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  • Creator
    The Rugby Journal
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © The Rugby Journal
  • Show Website
    Rugby Lives

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