When Coaching Goes Wrong

I'd Been a Fake For Six Games at the Peak of My Rugby Career | Bob McKillop

When Bob McKillop, my former coach, agreed to sit down with me, I knew we were about to embark on a discussion that would transcend the boundaries of rugby. Enjoy the sho

What Does That Say About Me As a Rugby Coach? | Stephen Dowse

This episode is with Stephen Dowse, Director of Rugby at Hong Kong Football Club. He opens up about nurturing talent across all levels, aligning multiple teams under the

It Was Tunnel Vision Towards Rugby Championships | Rama Chand

Ever wondered how a nation forges its way from the ranks of tier-two rugby to the pinnacle of tier-one? That's exactly what we're unpacking with Rama Chand, the

We Were Not Aligned In Our Rugby Coaching | Richie Williams

In this episode, I am joined by Richie Williams, Director of Rugby at Cambridge Rugby Club in England. Richie has coached across Europe and shares great wisdom from the l

A Regret Was Not Selecting Her For The Rugby Olympics | Chris Brown

Discover the transformative journey of Chris Brown, a coach whose expertise has spanned continents. In a revealing look behind the scenes, Chris recounts his path from a

I Said to The Boys, I Let You Down As a Rugby Coach | Riki Tahere

Unlock the secrets to transformative coaching with Riki Tahere, who charts a course from the culinary arts to spearheading rugby talent growth at Canterbury Rugby Union.

It Would Be Easy To Just Down Tools as a Rugby Coach | Chris Davies

Chris is a highly experienced coach and has done it all from grassroots through to coaching the Fijian National 7s team. His latest role is coaching is with the Poland na

Fail Smart and Fail Fast as a Rugby Coach | Riaan Van Straten

Riaan Van Straten was a great guest for the first-ever When Coaching Goes Wrong podcast. Riaan discusses how failure has helped shape his coaching and the tools that he u

Rugby Cocaching Success is Built Upon a Pile of Failures

Luke is a Welsh coach who is now living in America and has a wealth of experience in both rugby and S&C coaching. Luke began his rugby coaching career after gaining his

#25 Andrew Kean: Why Pursue a Rugby Scholarships in the USA?

This is a must-listen for those that want to play collegiate rugby in the United States!  Andrew Kean, the Chief Executive of FirstPoint USA, has firsthand experience of

#24 Dallen Stanford: Behind The Scenes of a World Rugby Commentator

It is a pleasure to share wisdom from one of North America's standout characters, Dallen Stanford. He represented USA 7s and is now a leading figure in the commentar

David Campese, Wallabies Rugby Legend

On this Rugby Wisdom Podcast, I am joined by one of the most iconic rugby players the game has ever seen, David 'Campo' Campese. Campo is very engaging and insi

#22: Andy Ellis, All Blacks, Crusaders & Kobe Steelers

On this Rugby Wisdom Podcast, I am joined by All Black and World Cup winner, Andy Ellis. Andy's illustrious career to date has seen him play for the Crusaders 150 ti

#21: Greg McWilliams, Rugby United New York Head Coach & USA Attack Coach

I am joined by Greg McWilliams, who has built an extensive resume in both community and performance rugby environments. In this conversation, Greg shares his thoughts on

#20: Vlok Cilliers, French National Team Kicking Coach

I am joined by one of the leading kicking coaches in the world, Vlok Cillers. Vlok breaks down the technicalities of kicking and covers important training aspects to impr

#19: Brian Ashton MBE, Former England & Bath Head Coach and Mentor to Premier League Coaches

On this show, I am joined by Brian Ashton MBE. Brian is revered as being one of the most forward-thinking coaches in the game. His coaching career has seen him lead Bath,

#18: Jason Ryan, Crusaders Forwards Coach

I am joined by Jason Ryan, the Crusaders Forwards Coach. Jason shares his wisdom on how to build a dominant scrum.  Jason has also worked as the forwards for the Canterb

#17: Sir Ian McGeechan,: British & Irish Lions, Scotland and Wasps

Sir Ian McGeechan won thirty-two caps, playing at fly-half and centre, and captained the team nine times. Sir Ian, as a player, toured with the British and Irish Lions in

#16: Conor O'Shea, England Rugby Director of Performance & former Italy, Harlequins and London Irish Head Coach

Be part of The Contact Coach community and receive my latest analysis and bonus-content podcasts direct to your inbox! Take 10 seconds to add your email address here. On

#15: Robbie Deans, Crusaders Head Coach (7 x Super Rugby Winner), Australia & Panasonic Wild Knights

On this #rw3, I am joined by Robbie Deans. Robbie provides advice on how to set a team up for success. Robbie has so much wisdom to give that I broke my own rule and publ