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  • Alex Cuthbert: Social Media Abuse, Lions Selection Shock & SMASHING England | Stick to Rugby Ep 47
    Dec 10 2025

    The latest episode of Stick to Rugby, brought to you by Defender, welcomes Wales and Lions winger Alex Cuthbert to the panel alongside Scott Quinnell, Tom Shanklin, Katy Daley-McLean and Phil Vickery! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿


    Alex opens up about the social media abuse that nearly broke him, the pressure of playing for Wales during tough times, and the shock of being dropped after scoring a try for the Lions. 🦁


    He lifts the lid on tour chaos, beating England in Cardiff, and the whirlwind journey from university student to the British & Irish Lions in just two years.


    Alex also reflects on the joy of Grand Slam glory, rediscovering his love for rugby at Exeter, and why the Welsh rugby public can be both brutal and brilliant.


    A raw, honest and hugely entertaining chat with one of Welsh rugby’s most electric try-scorers.

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    1 h et 5 min
  • Gabby & Kenny Logan: Dyslexia Diagnosis, Scotland Secrets & SPOTY Debate! | Stick to Rugby EP 46
    Dec 3 2025

    The latest episode of Stick to Rugby, brought to you by Defender, welcomes Gabby and Kenny Logan to the podcast alongside Scott Quinnell, Tom Shanklin, Katy Daley-McLean and Lewis Moody! 🏉💙


    Gaby and Kenny open up about their incredible journey together from meeting in a nightclub, to navigating careers in elite sport, to raising a family built on energy, competition and love. ❤️


    Kenny reflects on his Scotland call-up at just 18, the challenges of living with dyslexia, and learning the game by watching rather than reading. Gabby reveals how growing up in a sporting household shaped her future, and why rugby has always been at the heart of their story.


    They share hilarious tales from Twickenham chaos, meeting Roger Federer and the unforgettable moments that defined Kenny’s time with Scotland. 🤣


    From personal battles to rugby memories, family stories and laugh-out-loud honesty, this is a warm, funny and deeply human conversation with two of sport’s most loved personalities. 🌍


    📺 Watch now on YouTube, or listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts! 🎧


    00:00 – Sports Personality of the Year

    01:20 – Team of the Year Discussion

    04:04 – The Gabby & Kenny Logan Double Act

    05:35 – The Mr & Mrs Quiz

    08:50 – Gabby Logan’s Early Sporting Memories

    11:40 – How Gabby & Kenny First Met

    21:00 – Kenny’s Proposal After Italy vs Scotland

    24:19 – Reuben at Sale Sharks & Lois’ Showjumping Journey

    29:05 – Meeting Roger Federer

    33:52 – Kenny Logan’s Rugby Career

    41:15 – Life After Rugby & Battling Dyslexia

    49:41 – Greatest Coaches & London Wasps

    57:30 – International Rugby

    01:02:13 – Gabby on Hosting Sports Personality of the Year

    01:06:37 – Which Celebrities Leave Gabby Starstruck?

    01:11:10 – Gabby Logan’s Viral Fire Trick

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    1 h et 13 min
  • Lewis Moody: Facing MND, England Expectations & The State of Rugby Today | Stick to Rugby EP 45
    Nov 26 2025

    The latest episode of Stick to Rugby, brought to you by Defender, welcomes back Lewis Moody to the panel alongside Scott Quinnell, Tom Shanklin, Katy Daley-McLean and Phil Vickery! 🌹🏉


    Lewis opens up about life since his MND diagnosis, what the support of the rugby community has meant to him, and how he’s approaching the biggest challenge of his life with the same relentless intensity that defined his career. 💙


    The team reflect on the Quilter Nations Series, what next for Wales and is the sky the limit for this England team? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿


    Lewis also discusses the state of the modern game, the pressure players face today, and the mindset that made him one of England’s most fearless flankers. From emotional honesty to rugby insight, this is a powerful, inspiring and unmissable conversation. 🌍

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    1 h et 8 min
  • England BEAT All Blacks & Bobby Skinstad on Barbarians & South Africa Rugby | Stick to Rugby EP 44
    Nov 19 2025

    The latest episode of Stick to Rugby, brought to you by Defender, welcomes Springboks legend Bobby Skinstad to the panel alongside Scott Quinnell, Tom Shanklin, Phil Vickery & Sarah Hunter! 🇿🇦🏉

    Bobby opens up about the pressure of captaining South Africa, the selection fallout that shaped the 1999 World Cup, and how the Barbarians helped him rediscover his love for rugby. 🔥

    He lifts the lid on Twickenham chaos, the reality of Springboks media pressure, and the unforgettable stories from Barbarians weeks that became the stuff of rugby folklore. 🤣⚡️

    From captaincy regrets to leadership lessons, career-defining moments and the joy of playing the game his way, this is an honest, emotional and hugely entertaining chat ❤️

    📺 Watch now on YouTube, or listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts! 🎧

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    1 h et 19 min
  • Sean Fitzpatrick: Jonah Lomu Truths, All Blacks Mentality & England Rivalry | Stick to Rugby EP 43
    Nov 12 2025

    The latest episode of Stick to Rugby, brought to you by Defender, welcomes All Blacks legend Sean Fitzpatrick to the panel alongside, Scott Quinnell, Tom Shanklin, Phil Vickery and Maggie Alphonsi! 🏉🇳🇿


    Sean opens up about what it really means to wear the famous black jersey, the pressure of captaining New Zealand, and how Jonah Lomu changed rugby forever. ⚡️


    He lifts the lid on the All Blacks’ brutal standards, the heartbreak of the 1995 World Cup, and the intense rivalry with England that still defines international rugby. 🏆🔥


    From legacy and leadership to lessons learned from defeat, this is an honest, powerful and inspiring chat with one of the greatest captains the game has ever seen. 🌍


    0:00 Welcome back to Stick to Rugby!

    07:25 Sean Fitzpatrick’s INCREDIBLE All Blacks team 😳🇳🇿

    13:23 Reacting to (and predicting) the Quilter Nations 🔮🏆

    32:14 Growing up with Brian Fitzpatrick as a Dad 👶

    36:10 Does Sean Keep Memorabilia? 🥇👕

    37:21 Inspiring the Next Generation 👶

    42:59 The Power of the All Blacks Jersey 🇳🇿

    46:45 THAT 1996 South Africa Test Series 🇿🇦

    50:06 The New Era of All Blacks 🇳🇿

    1:00:11 Laureus Foundation ❤️

    1:07:45 Fitzy’s Favourites 🥰

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    1 h et 11 min
  • Serge Betsen: France Grim Reaper, Jonny Wilkinson Battle & Biarritz to Wasps | Stick to Rugby EP 42
    Nov 5 2025

    The latest episode of Stick to Rugby, brought to you by Defender, features French rugby legend Serge Betsen, joining Scott Quinnell, Tom Shanklin, Katy Daley-McLean and Phil Vickery for a hard-hitting conversation.


    Nicknamed “The Grim Reaper” for his brutal tackling and relentless defence, Serge looks back on his fierce rivalry with England, his personal battles with Jonny Wilkinson, and the World Cup heartbreaks that still haunt him.


    He shares how rugby changed his life — from growing up in Cameroon, to finding purpose in Paris and Biarritz, and becoming one of France’s most feared flankers. Serge also discusses his dream move to Wasps, his take on France’s current World Cup hopes, and why he believes the team still isn’t ready to win it all.


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    00:00 - Serge Betsen Memories

    02:32 - Best & Worst Rugby Roommates

    05:27 - Time Travel: Past or Future?

    07:02 - Teaser

    08:02 - Teammates Quiz

    11:52 - Growing Up in Cameroon & Moving to France

    15:22 - From Paris to Biarritz

    24:40 - Dream Move to Wasps

    32:34 - Representing France: 63 Caps & Big Moments

    37:05 - Jonny Wilkinson Rivalry & England Battles

    42:03 - Sports Science & Psychology

    45:44 - France World Cup Chances

    54:22 - Lions Tour in France Debate

    56:30 - Women’s Rugby World Cup

    59:05 - Légion d'Honneur & Charity Work

    01:02:46 - This or That with Serge Betsen

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    1 h et 5 min
  • Nick Isiekwe: Returning from Heart Surgery, Owen Farrell & England Comeback | Stick to Rugby EP 41
    Oct 29 2025

    Stick to Rugby, brought to you by Defender, is back and 𝗢𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 as Shanks and Scott go for a spin with England and Saracens lock Nick Isiekwe!


    Nick opens up about the terrifying moment doctors told him his heart could burst, undergoing open-heart surgery, and his unbelievable return to professional rugby just four months later. 🤯


    He shares what it’s really like behind the scenes at Saracens, the standards Owen Farrell sets every single day, and the culture that’s helped shape him as a player and person. 🐪


    From the highs of representing England to the uncertainty of recovery, Nick’s story is one of resilience, perspective, and pure determination and it’s one you won’t forget anytime soon.❤️‍🔥

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    52 min
  • Ollie Chessum: Lions Selection Shock, Leicester Captain & Initiation SECRETS! | Stick to Rugby EP 40
    Oct 22 2025

    The latest episode of Stick to Rugby, brought to you by Defender, welcomes England and Leicester Tigers star Ollie Chessum to the panel alongside Katy Daley-McLean, Scott Quinnell, Tom Shanklin, and Topsy Ojo! 🚨


    Ollie opens up about his incredible journey from a Leicester academy prospect to England international, the injury that nearly ended his career, and what it really took to fight his way back to fitness. 💪


    He lifts the lid on Lions selection shock, being made Leicester Tigers captain, and the hilarious initiation secrets from inside England and Lions camps. 🦁🏉


    From recovery setbacks to leadership lessons, this is an honest, funny and inspiring chat with one of English rugby’s brightest talents! 🌹🔥

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    52 min