The latest episode of Stick to Rugby, brought to you by Defender, features ex-England Sevens player and now Gladiators star Alex Gray, alongside Topsy Ojo, Katy Daley-McLean, Scott Quinnell and Tom Shanklin

From the Newcastle Red Bulls to the NFL with the Atlanta Falcons, and now starring as Apollo on Gladiators, Alex opens up about his unique journey across rugby, American football, and primetime TV.

The panel dives into his transition between sports, why rugby lost him to the NFL, and whether he’d ever make a return. Alex shares what filming Gladiators was really like behind the scenes, how it pushed him physically and mentally, and the surprising pressures of fame.

There’s plenty of rugby chat too—from the future of Sevens, to the talent coming through in the UK, and what it’s like forging a new identity beyond the pitch.

00:00 - On the Road Again

03:56 - Teaser

04:46 - Behind-the-Scenes & Delicacy of the Week

06:10 - How ‘Apollo’ Got His Name

07:26 - True or False: Quiz

10:15 - Diet, Training & Game-Ready Physique

12:13 - Gladiator Names

13:01 - Auditioning for Gladiators

19:47 - Gladiator Pressure & Nerves

23:50 - Early Life & Rugby Roots

29:44 - Topsy Ojo’s Memory of Young Alex

31:58 - Switching Codes: 15s to Sevens

36:00 - Rio 2016 Olympic Heartbreak

38:29 - Biggest Rugby Regret

40:13 - Women’s Rugby World Cup

48:16 - First Brit to Captain an NFL Pre-Season Game

54:52 - Rugby or NFL?

59:28 - Time at Bath Rugby

01:03:07 - Louis Rees-Zammit’s Return to Rugby

01:05:04 - Either/Or Quiz

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Stick to Rugby, brought to you by Defender, is back and 𝗢𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 as they go for a spin around Bath with England's Mackenzie Carson!

Carson talks all things Red Roses, how she made the daring switch from representing Canada to donning an England shirt, growing up playing ice hockey, her relationship with fellow Red Rose Sarah Bern and much more! 🌹

A jam-packed World Cup special that you do not want to miss! 👀

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The latest episode of Stick to Rugby, brought to you by Defender, welcomes broadcasting legend Clare Balding to the panel alongside Lawrence Dallaglio, Katy Daley-McLean, Scott Quinnell and Tom Shanklin. 🚨

Clare opens up about her time at the heart of rugby league, why she believes the sport has fallen behind union, and what needs to change to secure its future. She reflects on the impact of the London 2012 Olympics, how it became a turning point for women’s sport, and what she’s seen since in terms of growth and visibility. 👑

Away from rugby, Clare shares behind-the-scenes stories from Celebrity Traitors, the challenges of fronting huge national events, and how her passion for sport has shaped her broadcasting career. 🧐

A wide-ranging and inspiring conversation with one of the most respected voices in British sport. It is NOT to be missed!

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