Talking Rugby Union

It has been a while, but the Talking Rugby Union Podcast is back as we reflect on the Gallagher Premiership final and look ahead to a busy summer for England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland. Joe Harvey and Chris Heal were over Zoom to share their thoughts + we hear from Wales head coach Wayne Pivac ahead of their tour to South Africa. This episode was in association with Sports Travel and Hospit...

The National Leagues are back this weekend and as ever, TRU is bringing you the best coverage. Chris Heal and Joe Harvey were joined by National League Chairman John Inverdale to preview the season + they caught up with Leeds Tykes Director of Rugby Phil Davies, Fylde joint head coach Chris Briers and Rochford Hundred boss Danny Cleare. Make sure you also subscribe to The National League Rugb...

Roger Woodall, CEO of Bournemouth 7s, is back on the podcast and talks Chris Heal through the return of the 'Sporting Glastonbury' after a 27 month absence for the festival. This episode is also in association with Veo. Veo is the ultimate sports camera that can film rugby matches without the need for a camera operator. And the best bit is, Veo are giving Talking Rugby Union listeners £100 of...

Ahead of the second Test between the British and Irish Lions and the Springboks in Cape Town on Saturday, TRU's Joe Harvey and Chris Heal discussed all things Lions. With both team's squads, off-field shenanigans and more up for conversation, you can also visit our website for the latest Lions news. Recent Lions articles - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/lions-ride-early-storm-to-beat-the...

Ahead of the Women's Six Nations starting this weekend, Joe Harvey, Chris Heal and TRU Contributor, Elizabeth Cartwright, discussed the tournament. Also featuring exclusive conversations with Red Red Roses Head Coach, Simon Middleton, and star wing, Jess Breach, listen to this celebration of the tournament on TRU now. Follow us: Chris Heal - https://twitter.com/c_heal Joe Harvey - https://twi...

As the Six Nations draws to a close, Joe Harvey and Chris Heal are back with a TRU Podcast where they discuss the Six Nations, British & Irish Lions and the start of the Championship season. Of course, it is not just the pair as they are joined by TRU columnist and Ampthill lock Charlie Beckett, as well as TRU contributor, Callum Wood, to talk some rugby union. Follow us: Chris Heal - https:/...

Talking Rugby Union are joined by the RFU's Head of Professional Game Match Officials Tony Spreadbury to discuss the flurry of red cards we witnessed in Round 10 of the Gallagher Premiership and the way officiating is evolving. Talking Rugby Union: Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunion I...

Another Looseheadz x Talking Rugby Union and the guys were joined by Tom Stephenson as the former Northampton Saint discussed his battles with mental health after injuries ended his promising career in the game. Talking Rugby Union: Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunion Instagram - https...

The Looseheadz x TRU podcasts continue as we are joined by Jamie Cudmore to discuss concussion in rugby as well as his journey in the game. 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/ Looseheadz: Website - https://l...

Chris Heal is joined by the founder of the Bournemouth 7s festival Roger Woodall to chat about the last 12 months for the events industry and what the 'Sporting Glastonbury' has in store for 2021. Talking Rugby Union: Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunion Instagram - https://www.instagra...

On the latest episode of the Looseheadz x TRU Podcast, we chatted to Nolli Waterman about her career in the media, her battles with injury as well as looking back at her World Cup win in 2014. We were also joined by Susie Weaver from 'So Happy in Town' to discuss breaking down stigmas surrounding mental health. Talking Rugby Union: Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/ Twitter - http...

With the 2021 Guinness Six Nations upon us, the TRU Podcast is back! Joe Harvey hosts the pod and is as ever joined by TRU Editor Chris Heal and very special guest, Charlie Beckett. They discuss Charlie's latest column for TRU, his new podcast, Brew With Beckett, and take a look at each team ahead of the Six Nations starting on Saturday afternoon. Follow us: Chris Heal - https://twitter.com/...

TRU and Looseheadz are joined by leading Gallagher Premiership referee Craig Maxwell-Keys to talk about inclusivity in rugby and the Rainbow Laces campaign as well as life as an official. 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/tal...

Chris Heal hosts the Looseheadz team and special guest Lima Sopoaga in our latest podcast. The Wasps star talks about his mental health and the journey he has been on + we focus on all things Premiership and international rugby. Talking Rugby Union: Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunion ...

Chris Heal and the Looseheadz guys are joined by Scotland international Jamie Bhatti to kick off the New Year. The Bath prop discusses his recent interview on RugbyPass, his time with Glasgow and Edinburgh, playing for Scotland and going on tour! Talking Rugby Union: Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion Facebook - https://www.facebook.com...

Chris Heal and the Looseheadz team are joined by Topsy Ojo to look back on his playing career + the London Irish legend discusses his work in the media as well as the importance of life after rugby. Talking Rugby Union: Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunion Instagram - https://www.instag...

In the latest edition of the Looseheadz x TRU Podcast, we chat to Dragons forward Greg Bateman. Greg discusses mental health awareness and why his craft beer company is helping to tackle stigma + the former Leicester Tiger talks about player welfare, his time at Welford Road and he also selects his Mars XV.... Talking Rugby Union: Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/ Twitter - https...

Part two of our Looseheadz x Talking Rugby Union with Benjamin Kayser sees the ex-French forward discusses the current crop of Les Bleus stars + he also selects his Mars XV.... 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/talkingrugbyun...

Chris and the Looseheadz foundation are joined by Benjamin Kayser for this special two-part podcast. In part one, the former French international discusses mental health awareness and reflects on the sad passing of rugby legend Christophe Dominici + Benjamin also looks back on his playing career... Talking Rugby Union: Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/ Twitter - https://twitter.co...

Chris Heal and the Looseheadz team are joined by broadcasting royalty this week as they chatted to John Inverdale about his affiliation with rugby, the importance of mental health and his career in the media. There is also a twist to his Mars XV....   Talking Rugby Union: Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion Facebook - https://www.faceboo...

For our latest podcast, Chris Heal and Looseheadz are accompanied by Italian international and Benetton scrum-half Callum Braley to discuss mental health awareness, the importance of family and playing rugby on the world stage. Talking Rugby Union: Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunion I...

Chris Heal and the Looseheadz team are joined by Harlequins legend and former England captain Chris Robshaw to talk about his career before he makes the move to America and the MLR. Robshaw looks back on his playing days both domestically and internationally, plus, he also expresses his disappointment following the cancellation of England's recent fixture with the Barbarians. The 34-year-old ...

Chris Heal speaks to several people involved in community rugby as the situation around the lower levels of the game continues to be discussed. Featured on the podcast are Blackheath head coach James Shanahan, Fylde head coach Warren Spragg and Hinckley head coach Chris Campbell who talk through the potential cup competition for National League clubs. George Foster from The Rugby School as we...

Following the conclusion of the Premiership season last weekend, TRU's Joe Harvey and Chris Heal are joined by Gloucester's Charlie Beckett.  With a blockbuster weekend of Six Nations action kicking off the Autumn internationals this weekend see what they had to say about the games. Chris Heal - https://twitter.com/c_heal Joe Harvey - https://twitter.com/joeharvey34 Charlie Beckett - https://...

Chris and the Looseheadz team are joined by England international and Gloucester-Hartpury scrum-half Natasha Hunt to discuss the women's game, mental health awareness and World Cup success + Mo selects her Mars XV. Talking Rugby Union: Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunion Instagram - ht...

After the league season has concluded, Joe Harvey and Chris Heal discuss all of the recent news in English rugby. They start with Sale Sharks' positive Covid-19 tests, before looking forward to the Premiership Semi's and finishing with the England squad announcement on Monday. Chris Heal - https://twitter.com/c_heal Joe Harvey - https://twitter.com/joeharvey34 Talking Rugby Union: Website - ...

Chris Heal and the Looseheadz trio are joined by Gloucester's Charlie Beckett and Tom Hudson to chat about their respective careers, the importance of talking about mental health, women's rugby + the lads pick an exceptional Mars XV... Talking Rugby Union: Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugb...

Chris Heal and the Looseheadz gang are joined by Karl Dickson to discuss his playing and refereeing career, nights out with Wayne Barnes, new laws 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/ Loosehe...

It has been a while since Joe and Chris gave a report on events in the Premiership. After wall to wall action in the English top flight, TRU talk about how the table is shaping up, the new matchday experience and look to this weekends European action. Chris Heal - https://twitter.com/c_heal Joe Harvey - https://twitter.com/joeharvey34 Talking Rugby Union: Website - https://www.talkingrugbyun...

Chris Heal and the Looseheadz team are joined by Callum Sheedy to kick off series two of the podcast. The Bristol fly-half discusses Semi Radradra, Pat Lam & his culture, player welfare, bins & stag do's and much more...! *Recorded before Bristol played Wasps on September 13th. Talking Rugby Union: Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion Fa...

Professional rugby returns this weekend and we have got quite the preview for you. Included, we have an exclusive interview with Harlequins prop Simon Kerrod and we preview  Bristol's visit from Saracens with snippets from Pat Lam, Mark McCall, Luke Morahan and Elliot Daly. Joe Harvey and Chris Heal also preview each of the games taking place this weekend. Chris Heal - https://twitter.com/c_...

At just 22, Levi Davis has carved out quite the name for himself. Having been a part of the Celebrity X Factor last Autumn, Levi is currently on Celebs Go Virtual Dating on E4. (Image by Patrick Khachfe | Onside Images) Talking to TRU about being on reality TV and his passion for continuing his professional rugby career, you can follow Levi below. Twitter - https://twitter.com/thelelife Insta...

Chris Heal is exclusively joined by former Saracens chief executive Edward Griffiths who is the man leading the proposals for a new-look Championship. 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/

Chris Heal and the Looseheadz team are joined by Scotland international Hamish Watson to discuss the importance of talking, his journey in the game, representing his country, Lions ambitions 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://w...

In our latest 'NCA Chats', Joe Harvey and Chris Heal were lucky enough to be joined by the Chairman of World Rugby, Bill Beaumont as they discussed the importance of the National Leagues in the game. NCA Rugby: Website - https://www.ncarugby.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/nca_rugby Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NCARugby Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ncarugby/

Chris Heal and the Looseheadz team are joined by Saracens and Namibia legend Jacques Burger to reflect on his injures, his time in the Premiership + he discusses the future for his rugby nation and selects his Mars XV. Talking Rugby Union: Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunion Instagram ...

In Part Two of another extended Looseheadz x TRU podcast, DTH van der Merwe reflects on his international career and talks about the next steps Canada need to take if they are make progress on the world stage... Talking Rugby Union: Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunion Instagram - https...

Chris Heal and the Looseheadz gang are joined by DTH van der Merwe to discuss his bond with the foundation and his club career, including the winger's success with Glasgow and his recent departure from the Warriors.... Talking Rugby Union: Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunion Instagram ...

In the latest edition of NCA Chats,  Joe Harvey and Chris Heal have a very special guest.  Bill Sweeney has been CEO of the RFU for just over a year now and has strong ties to the community game. Having played for Rosslyn Park among others, NCA learns about Sweeney's vision for the future and why he loves the community game. Chris Heal - https://twitter.com/c_heal Joe Harvey - https://twitter...

Chris Heal and the Looseheadz lads are joined by Saracens' Alex Lewington to discuss the winger's journey to the Premiership and European champions, playing football for Notts County, Sarries' relegation and much more... Talking Rugby Union: Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunion Instagra...

Chris Heal is joined by Rugby Correspondent for the Times Alex Lowe, who had the unenviable task of dissecting the issues surrounding the domestic and international game. You can keep up-to-date with all the ongoings across the sport by following Alex on Twitter at: @AlexMLowe. Talking Rugby Union: https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion Instagram: htt...

Chris Heal and the Looseheadz team are joined by Wales legend Adam Jones for our latest podcast. In Part Two, he talks us through his British and Irish Lions tour, plays our version of Mastermind and gives us his Mars XV. Talking Rugby Union: Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunion Instagr...

Chris Heal and the Looseheadz team are joined by Wales legend Adam Jones for our latest podcast. In Part One, he talks us through his journey for both club and country.... 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/ ...

In the latest edition of the Looseheadz x TRU podcast, we continue our chat with Bristol Bears Director of Rugby Pat Lam where he discusses his early coaching days, his club and international playing career + he selects his Mars XV. Talking Rugby Union: Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyun...

Chris Heal and the Looseheadz team are joined by Bristol Bears Director of Rugby Pat Lam for another two part special. The first part of the show focuses on Pat joining Bristol, his vision for the club and much more... Talking Rugby Union: Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunion Instagram...

Chris Heal and Max Ashcroft speak to newly appointed NCA Chairman John Inverdale about his passion for the National Leagues and his vision for the divisions as he takes over the reins from Norman Robertson. 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

Super Rugby Aotearoa kicks off this weekend and Chris Heal & the Looseheadz team were joined by England's Joe Marchant to discuss life as a Blues player, his international ambitions + the Quins flyer selects his Mars XV. Talking Rugby Union: Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunion Instagram...

Rugby is back! This weekend will see Super Rugby Aotearoa start between the New Zealand Super Rugby franchise's. Joe Harvey, Chris Heal and Max Ashcroft discuss the return of the competition. With some special appearances from Joe Marchant, Roger Randle, Dane Coles and Ollie Ritchie, you can learn more about the new competition. Joe Marchant - https://twitter.com/JoeMarchant96 Roger Randle - ht...

Chris Heal and the Looseheadz team welcome back Brad Shields to the podcast, but they are also joined by Hurricanes and New Zealand star Dane Coles to look back on his career and look ahead to Super Rugby Aotearoa. Talking Rugby Union: Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunion Instagram - htt...

Remotely recorded, it's Part Two of our special podcast with Ugo Monye as the former British and Irish Lion rewinds to 2009 to reflect on that tour to South Africa + he talks us through his work for BT Sport and selects his Mars XV. Talking Rugby Union: Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyuni...