Looseheadz x TRU Podcast - Ugo Monye (Part 1)
Chris Heal and Looseheadz speaks to ambassador Ugo Monye to talk about his work with the foundation as well as his early rugby career and his successful career at Harlequins. Talking Rugby Union: Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunion Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/talkingrugbyunion...
42m Jun 08, 2020
42m
TRU Talks - Tom Lindsay
In our latest TRU Talks, Chris Heal catches up with Bristol Bears' Tom Lindsay in a week where he has announced he will retire from the professional game at the end of the season. The former Wasps, Saracens and Gloucester man also opens up about the mental health problems he has battled with throughout his career as well as his aims to continue coaching when he hangs up the boots. Talking Rugby...
36m Jun 05, 2020
36m
TRU Podcast - Rob Kitson and Brendan Fanning on the future of rugby
Joe Harvey and Chris Heal are joined on the Talking Rugby Union Podcast by rugby union correspondent's Rob Kitson (the Guardian) and Brendan Fanning (Ireland Sunday Independent). Talking about all the issues that rugby faces as a result of Covid-19, each offers their insight to the future of the game and how things will unfold in the coming months. Rob Kitson - https://twitter.com/robkitson Bre...
43m Jun 02, 2020
43m
TRU Podcast - Ben Mercer and RugbyAndTheLaw talk rugby business
Joe Harvey and Chris Heal are joined on the Talking Rugby Union Podcast by best-selling author Ben Mercer and Future Trainee Solicitor, Ben Cisneros. Talking about all the issues that rugby faces as a result of Covid-19, each offers their insight to the future of the game and how things will unfold in the coming months. Ben Mercer - https://twitter.com/wherebenmercer2 Ben Cisneros - https://twi...
1hr 5m May 28, 2020
1hr 5m
Looseheadz x TRU Podcast - John Barclay
Chris Heal and the Looseheadz team were joined remotely by John Barclay to talk about mental health awareness, his club career, his international journey and much more. Talking Rugby Union: Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunion Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/talkingrugbyunion/ Loos...
1hr 8m May 26, 2020
1hr 8m
Looseheadz x TRU Podcast - Elton Jantjies
Chris Heal and the Looseheadz guys are joined by World Cup winner Elton Jantjies to talk about mental health in rugby, his journey in South Africa and lifting the Webb Ellis Trophy with the Springboks. Talking Rugby Union: Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunion Instagram - https://www.inst...
56m May 24, 2020
56m
Looseheadz x TRU Podcast - Shaun Edwards
Our recent collaboration with Looseheadz allowed us to record a podcast with none other than France defence coach Shaun Edwards. The former Wales man discusses his work with the foundation + his career with Wigan, Wasps and of course his time with Warren Gatland. Talking Rugby Union: Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion Facebook - https://w...
1hr 5m May 21, 2020
1hr 5m
Looseheadz x TRU Special - Jonathan 'Jiffy' Davies (Part 2)
Chris Heal and the Looseheadz guys introduce Part 2 of our special podcast with Jonathan 'Jiffy' Davies as the ex-Welsh fly-half talks through his return to union, his career in the media and his all-time XV to take to Mars. Talking Rugby Union: Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunion Insta...
28m May 14, 2020
28m
Looseheadz x TRU Special - Jonathan 'Jiffy' Davies (Part 1)
On the latest podcast with Looseheadz, the guys are joined by special guest Jonathan Davies OBE as the former Wales international discusses his charity and his career in both union and league. Talking Rugby Union: Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunion Instagram - https://www.instagram.com...
56m May 14, 2020
56m
Looseheadz x TRU Podcast - Sam James & Denny Solomona
The Looseheadz lads are joined by Sale Sharks' Sam James and Denny Solomona to talk through their involvement with the foundation and their respective journeys in the game. Also contains ballet and hot chocolate... Talking Rugby Union: Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunion Instagram - htt...
1hr 7m May 08, 2020
1hr 7m
NCA Rugby Pod - Hinckley Move to National 2 South
In this episode of the NCA Rugby Pod, Joe Harvey, Chris Heal and Max Ashcroft talk about Hinckley's recent move to National 2 South. Talking to Hinckley Head Coach, Chris Campbell, Leicester Lions Head Coach, Gareth Collins and former Birmingham and Solihull Head Coach, Pete Glackin, they hear about what this move is like for clubs. Twitter: https://twitter.com/NCA_Rugby Facebook: https://www.f...
40m May 07, 2020
40m
Looseheadz x TRU Podcast - Sale Sharks Women Special
Chris Heal and the Looseheadz team are joined by Kathryn Craine and Nikki Cowell of Sale 1861 to discuss the foundation + the girls also talk about the exciting times ahead for women's rugby in the North-West. Talking Rugby Union: Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunion Instagram - https://...
35m May 01, 2020
35m
Looseheadz x TRU Podcast - Amber Reed
Chris Heal and the Looseheadz team are joined by current Red Rose Amber Reed to talk through her involvement with the foundation, winning the World Cup in 2014 + the Bristol Bear selects her XV to take to Mars. Talking Rugby Union: Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunion Instagram - https:/...
55m Apr 28, 2020
55m
TRU Quarantine-Cast 7 - All Things Sevens
Join Joe Harvey as he talks all things sevens with former USA captain Dallen Stanford and current USA 7s coach Mike Friday! Mike Friday - https://twitter.com/MikeFriday09 Dallen Stanford - https://twitter.com/TheRugbyCorner Talking Rugby Union: Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunion Instag...
45m Apr 25, 2020
45m
TRU Quarantine-Cast 6 - Max and Joe's Nausey NFL Chat
With the NFL draft the biggest sporting event taking place since COVID-19 took over, Max Ashcroft and Joe Harvey have used this as an opportunity to talk about one of their favourite sports! Max Ashcroft - https://twitter.com/max_ashcroft Joe Harvey - https://twitter.com/joeharvey34 Talking Rugby Union: Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion ...
33m Apr 23, 2020
33m
Looseheadz x TRU Podcast - Brad Shields
The guys are joined by Wasps and England's Brad Shields to discuss his involvement with Looseheadz plus, we look back at his career in New Zealand before he moved to the UK and the forward also gives us his all-time XV. Talking Rugby Union: Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunion Instagram ...
56m Apr 21, 2020
56m
TRU Quarantine-Cast 5 - USA Rugby Special
With a feature interview with former USA captain Blaine Scully, Joe Harvey discusses latest developments across the pond and the end of the wing's career. Exploring USA Rugby's recent filing for bankruptcy further by offering background info on what it entails, he also talks with Head Coach of USA 7s, Mike Friday, and former Eagles 7s captain, Dallen Stanford. Photo: Mike Lee/KLC Fotos Blaine S...
33m Apr 20, 2020
33m
Looseheadz x Talking Rugby Union Podcast - Guy Thompson
In the latest edition of the Looseheadz Podcast in association with Talking Rugby Union, the lads were joined by Leicester Tigers' Guy Thompson to discuss the foundation, his career, why he is leaving Welford Road + he picks his all time XV to go to Mars.
58m Apr 15, 2020
58m
TRU Quarantine-Cast 4 - The Waller's All-Time XVs
In locations across the United Kingdom, Joe Harvey got Talking Rugby Union columnist, Ethan Waller, as well as Ethan's brother, Alex, on a Skype call to talk things pizza and to pick out their all-time XVs. Slice Slice Baby UK: Website - https://www.sliceslicebabyuk.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SliceSliceBabyUK/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/SliceSliceUK Instagram - https://www.inst...
56m Apr 12, 2020
56m
Looseheadz x Talking Rugby Union Podcast - Tom Cruse
The third episode of the Looseheadz x Talking Rugby Union podcast sees Chris, Rob, Mark and Dave joined by Wasps' Tom Cruse. He chats about his involvement with the foundation, his route to the top of the game + he reveals his all-time XV. Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingrugbyunion/
50m Apr 08, 2020
50m
NCA Rugby Pod - A Game of Commiseration and Congratulations
After finding out who has been promoted and relegated last Friday, the NCA Rugby team hopped on a Skype call to talk new faces and parting friends. Twitter: https://twitter.com/NCA_Rugby Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NCARugby/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ncarugby/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28955832
46m Apr 08, 2020
46m
TRU Quarantine-Cast 3 - Charlie Beckett's All-Time XV
In self-isolation, Joe Harvey and Charlie Beckett got onto a Skype call to learn Charlie Beckett's all-time XV. Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingrugbyunion/
51m Apr 06, 2020
51m
Looseheadz x Talking Rugby Union Podcast - John Hardie
Looseheadz & Talking Rugby Union speak to Scotland international and Newcastle Falcon, John Hardie about his involvement with the foundation, his rugby journey, *that* World Cup quarter-final against Australia + the back-row gives us his all-time XV. Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingrugby...
48m Apr 03, 2020
48m
TRU Quarantine-Cast 2 - Journo chatter with Austin Halewood
Max Ashcroft, Chris Heal and Joe Harvey jumped on a Skype call to talk about the early days of TRU with one of our first journalists. Austin Halewood was with TRU after finishing his degree at Loughborough University and is now with the BBC, working as a news and sports reporter, as well as a radio producer. Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talkingr...
42m Apr 01, 2020
42m
Looseheadz x Talking Rugby Union Podcast - An introduction
Talking Rugby Union is pleased to be teaming up with Looseheadz, a foundation which uses rugby as a platform to help raise awareness for mental health. Chris Heal hosted the opening podcast and he chatted to Looseheadz co-founders Mark Shotton, Rob Shotton and Dave Nicoll to find out more about the organisation. This is hopefully the first of many podcasts with Looseheadz and we are hoping to g...
44m Mar 26, 2020
44m
TRU Quarantine-Cast 1 - Joe & Chris' best XVs
With some extra time on their hands, Joe Harvey and Chris Heal have put together their all-time 15s for you to judge. In what should be the first of many such podcasts, take a listen and feedback on what you thought in the comments below. Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingrugbyunion/
46m Mar 24, 2020
46m
NCA Rugby Pod - Self-Isolation Podcast
With games of all levels called off around the country, the NCA Rugby Pod caught up with clubs around the league . Speaking to Rosslyn Park's Kieran Power, Caldy's Gareth Davies', Taunton's Tony Yapp and Barnes chairman Michael Whitfield, we got views on the coronavirus and the rest of this season. Twitter: https://twitter.com/nca_rugby Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NCARugby Instagram: htt...
44m Mar 18, 2020
44m
TRU Podcast - 'The method behind the madness becomes madness'
Join Joe Harvey, Chris Heal and Max Ashcroft as they preview this years' Six Nations tournament.  This weekend will see Italy play Wales in Cardiff, Ireland host Scotland and England visit France for 'Le Crunch'.
49m Jan 29, 2020
49m
NCA Rugby Pod - Henley Hawks
Join Joe Harvey and Chris Heal at Henley Hawks the weekend after the club went top of National 2 South.
49m Jan 23, 2020
49m
NCA Rugby Pod - Sedgley Park Tigers
In the latest episode of the NCA Rugby Podcast, Joe and Chris have got to Bury in order to visit Sedgley Park Tigers.
47m Dec 20, 2019
47m
TRU Podcast - The Life and Times of an Academy Player
In what may be the start of a new series, Joe Harvey and Max Ashcroft sit down to talk playing academy rugby and life after pro rugby.
33m Dec 13, 2019
33m
TRU Podcast - MAX ASHCROFT!
Prem Rugby, Champions Cup and the World Series. We talk about it all on this podcast that includes the return of Max Ashcroft to the pod on a more regular basis.
47m Dec 04, 2019
47m
NCA Podcast - Old Albanian Special
After the people's vote, Joe and Chris have gone to St. Albans to learn more about National Two South's Old Albanian. Our duo chatted to Director of Rugby James Osborn, Academy manager Eddie Panting, Head coach James Buckland and captain Jamie Townsend. They also discuss all the latest news from across the National Leagues.
41m Nov 28, 2019
41m
TRU Podcast - RWC Wrapup and Getting Back to Reality
Reflecting on England's RWC Final loss and how the win was extremely positive for South Africa, Joe Harvey and Chris Heal also look to club rugby to discuss Saracen's fine and look ahead to this weekend's action.
45m Nov 07, 2019
45m
TRU Podcast - RWC 2019 Final Preview
Joe Harvey & Chris Heal are joined by living legends Joel Stransky and George Chuter to discuss all things England and South Africa, whilst current players Jacob Ford and Rob Webber also feature to discuss their connections to Saturday's final.
49m Nov 01, 2019
49m
TRU Podcast - RWC Semi-Finals Preview
Take a listen to Talking Rugby Union's latest preview of the upcoming weekend of World Cup action. Joined by Max Ashcroft for the first time this season, they preview England vs New Zealand and Wales' game against South Africa.
22m Oct 25, 2019
22m
NCA Rugby Pod - Bishop Stortford pt. 2
In the second part of this NCA Rugby Pod, Joe and Chris talk to Bishop Stortford captain Sam Winter, as well as all things National 2 to round off their time in Bishop Stortford.
35m Oct 24, 2019
35m
NCA Rugby Pod - Bishop Stortford pt. 1
Part one of this NCA Rugby Podcast see's Joe Harvey and Chris Heal discuss all things National 1 and Movember. 
45m Oct 24, 2019
45m
TRU Podcast - Typhoon Haggis
Joe Harvey and Chris Heal discuss the biggest talking point of the Rugby World Cup so far, the weather. Yes, in true British fashion, we discuss how the typhoon could effect Pool A and recapping the games that have happened since the last pod. www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk (https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/talkrugbyunion) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/talk...
46m Oct 10, 2019
46m
TRU Podcast - What has happened at the Rugby World Cup
Whilst watching the South Africa vs Italy game, Joe Harvey and Chris Heal discuss the happenings in Japan since our last podcast a week ago. Discussing Wales' win over Australia and Japan's historic win over Ireland, TRU also preview the upcoming games over the next week. www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk (https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/talkrugbyunion) Instagram (h...
39m Oct 04, 2019
39m
TRU Podcast - World Cup Weekend Preview *mini pod*
In a continuation from our last podcast, Joe Harvey and Chris Heal look ath this weekend's action and talk about each game that interests them, particularly looking at Pool D, which is very open right now. www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk (https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/talkrugbyunion) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/talkingrugbyunion/) Facebook (https://www....
16m Sep 27, 2019
16m
TRU Podcast - Post-England vs USA Review & Week Wrap-Up
On this episode of the Talking Rugby Union Podcast, Joe Harvey and Chris Heal talk about England's convincing victory over the USA, as well as some fixtures that took place earlier this week. Due to file size, this podcast has been split into two half's with a preview of this weekend's action still to come. www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk (https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/) Twitter (https://twit...
39m Sep 27, 2019
39m
TRU Podcast - The first weekend in Japan
Join Joe Harvey and Chris Heal as they offer their thoughts to the opening weekends action across Japan. Focusing on England's win over Japan and refereeing decisions that have been called into disrepute, you will hear something about each game that has been played. www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk (https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/talkrugbyunion) Instagram (https:/...
42m Sep 22, 2019
42m
TRU Rugby World Cup Preview - Pools C & D
Join Joe Harvey and Chris Heal once more as they preview Pools C and D for the upcoming Rugby World Cup in Japan. With quotes from Ben Mercer, Mark Wilson, Josh Beaumont, Taqele Naiyaravoro, Shane Williams and Graham Rowntree this podcast has even more star power than the first. Website: http://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion Instagram: https://www.insta...
42m Sep 19, 2019
42m
TRU Rugby World Cup Preview - Pools A & B
Joe Harvey and Chris Heal are back and this time they will be previewing Pool A & B for the Rugby World Cup that start's this Friday. They are joined by Max Ashcroft's Dad, Mark. With quotes from the likes of Johan Ackermann, Seb Negri and Charlie Beckett, this podcast is a great way to begin your RWC journey. Website: http://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUn...
47m Sep 18, 2019
47m
TRU Podcast Special: Looseheadz
Mental health is a growing talking point across sport and in particular, in rugby. Following the Guardian's recent interview with Kearnan Myall, TRU wanted to explore how foundations and charities are helping to raise awareness of mental health in the game. Chris Heal speaks to Mark Shotton, a co-founder of the charity Looseheadz, to discuss their excellent work. Website: http://www.talkingrugb...
34m Sep 04, 2019
34m
TRU Podcast - Any Sting Goes
Joe Harvey and Chris Heal were at the Ricoh Arena earlier this week to talk to Wasps players Josh Bassett and Tom Cruse about their very own podcast, Any Sting Goes, as well as all things Wasps. Website: http://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingrugbyunion/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunion/
28m Aug 30, 2019
28m
NCA Rugby Podcast - Preston Grasshoppers Preseason Bonanza
On our latest NCA Rugby Podcast Joe Harvey & Chris Heal headed down to Lightfoot Green to talk to Preston Grasshoppers Head Coach Paul Arnold, PJ Millea, Matt Lamprey and special guest, Tim Haley. Visit the NCA Rugby website here: www.ncarugby.com/ Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/nca_rugby?lang=en Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ncarugby/
56m Aug 28, 2019
56m
Sale Sharks Preseason Podcast
Join Talking Rugby Unions Joe Harvey & Chris Heal as they visit Sale Sharks at their Carrington training ground. They are joined by TRU columnists Josh Beaumont and Simon Hammersley, Luke and Sam James, Marland Yarde and the recently retired Johnny Leota. Website: http://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingrugbyuni...
30m Aug 19, 2019
30m
England Rugby World Cup Squad Announcement!
Join Talking Rugby Unions Joe Harvey and Chris Heal as they react to England's Rugby World Cup announcement. Also live on Periscope, Joe and Chris brought their reactions live to TRUs followers less than half an hour after the squad was announced. Website: http://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingrugbyunion/ Face...
45m Aug 12, 2019
45m