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Rugby Through The Leagues Podcast
Rugby Through The Leagues (Rugby TTL) shines a light on rugby beyond the mainstream — tier 2 and tier 3 nations, grassroots clubs, Spanish rugby, Rugby Europe, Super Rugby Americas, sevens and the global game. Honest interviews and analysis with the players, coaches and characters the spotlight ignores. New episodes regularly — subscribe on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Episodes
70 episodes
Heart of Wales 7s Special: Jordan & The Flaming Unicorns on Rugby, Community & Mental Health
The Rugby Through the Leagues podcast welcomes Jordan, organiser of Heart of Wales 7s, and Stu from The Flaming Unicorns / Tough Enough To Care, to talk rugby, community and mental health.Jordan charts the tournament's growth from 16 men...
Josh Navidi: Forced Retirement, the Neck Injury & Lions Memories | Rugby TTL Podcast
Former Wales and British & Irish Lions flanker Josh Navidi on the neck injury that ended his career and life after the game.In this episode: the injury & retirement call; Wales & Lions highlights; the transition out of pro r...
Sam Hollingsworth: An Englishman in Spain's División de Honor | Rugby TTL Podcast
Sam Hollingsworth on swapping the RFU Championship for Spain's División de Honor — Nottingham to VRAC Valladolid, the ACL injury, and what English players should know about Spanish rugby.In this episode: leaving the English system; stan...
Vidal Souza: Inside Alcobendas' Copa del Rey Win | Spanish Rugby | Rugby TTL
Copa del Rey winner Vidal Souza breaks down Alcobendas' 40–39 derby final win over Cisneros and the clutch mentality behind it.In this episode: the 40–39 final; turning late losses into a title; the Madrid derby; Spanish club rugby....
The Future of Tier 2 & Tier 3 Rugby: Rugby Europe, MLR & World Cup 2031 | w/ What's All the Ruckus
Rugby TTL hosts Charlie from What's All the Ruckus to debate the future of tier 2 and tier 3 rugby and how to grow the game.In this episode: why tier 2/3 matters; Rugby Europe & MLR; World Cup 2031/2035; emerging nations.Sub...
Nikola Matawalu: Building Sevens in Greece & the Fiji Pathway | Rugby TTL Podcast
Fiji great Nikola Matawalu on the Aegean Sevens festival, growing sevens in Greece and the Fijian pathway.In this episode: the Aegean Sevens project; sevens in Greece; Fiji pathways; moving into coaching.Subscribe on YouTube (yo...
Six Nations 2026 Review: Ireland 2nd, Wales Bounce Back & France Edge England | Rugby TTL
A full Six Nations 2026 review — Ireland second, a Welsh revival, France edging England, and why rugby must market itself better.In this episode: championship review; Ireland, Wales & France; the new format; rugby's marketing proble...
Building Greek Rugby: Eleni Voultepsis on Rugby Europe & Youth Pathways | Rugby TTL
Eleni Voultepsis on the rebirth of Greek rugby — national teams, Rugby Europe membership and youth pathways.In this episode: putting Greece on the map; national teams; Rugby Europe; youth development.Subscribe on YouTube (youtub...
Six Nations Breakdown: Ireland Smash England, Wales Collapse & France Roll Italy | Rugby TTL
The panel recaps a huge Six Nations weekend — Ireland v England, Wales' collapse, France rolling Italy — plus fantasy rugby.In this episode: round-by-round breakdown; Ireland v England; Wales v Scotland; fantasy picks.Subscribe ...
Rugby Europe Championship 2026 Review: Spain v Georgia, Portugal & Romania | w/ Game Day Bites
A midway Rugby Europe Championship review with Game Day Bites — Spain v Georgia, a Portugal preview, Romania's struggles and relegation chaos.In this episode: Spain v Georgia; Portugal preview; Romania; relegation race.Subscribe...
Super Rugby Americas Explained: The Unseen Gem ft. Joe Santamaria | Rugby TTL
A deep dive into Super Rugby Americas with Joe Santamaria — the competition feeding Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and Brazil.In this episode: what Super Rugby Americas is; the South American pipeline; Pumas/Cóndores/Teros; where to watch.
Six Nations 2026 Round 1 Review & Fantasy Picks | Rugby TTL
Round 1 of the Six Nations reviewed, plus the fantasy picks that paid off and the ones that didn't.In this episode: round 1 results; team news; fantasy strategy.Subscribe on YouTube (youtube.com/@RugbyTTL) · Spotify · Apple Podc...
Is French Rugby Helping or Killing Rugby Europe? ft. Rosbifs Rugby | Rugby TTL
With Rob & Rich from Rosbifs Rugby, we dig into French rugby development and its impact on the smaller Rugby Europe nations.In this episode: French rugby development; the JIFF rule; impact on Rugby Europe; club v country.Sub...
Six Nations 2026 Fantasy Rugby Special: Our Squad Picks | Rugby TTL
The hosts build their Six Nations fantasy squads — the bankers, the differentials and the captaincy calls.In this episode: fantasy squad selection; value picks; captaincy; round 1 preview.Subscribe on YouTube (youtube.com/@Rugby...
Finlay Harrison: The World's Youngest International DOR, Building Hungarian Rugby | Rugby TTL
Finlay Harrison, the 21-year-old head coach and director of rugby for Hungary, on building an international programme from the ground up.In this episode: becoming an international DOR at 21; growing Hungarian rugby; tier 3 coaching....
Rugby TTL: 2025 Year in Review & 2026 Preview | Rugby Podcast
We reflect on a big 2025 for Rugby TTL and look ahead to 2026.In this episode: 2025 highlights; channel growth; 2026 plans.Subscribe on YouTube (youtube.com/@RugbyTTL) · Spotify · Apple Podcasts · rugbyttl.com. ⏱ Add chapters fr...
Ben Donald: From UK to Brazil via NZ & Ireland — A Capped International's Journey | Rugby TTL
Ben Donald on an unlikely route to international rugby — from social rugby in the UK to a full Brazil cap.In this episode: the unlikely journey; qualifying for Brazil; social rugby to international; tier 2 life.Subscribe on YouT...
Autumn Internationals Review: Wales' Crisis & Australia's Struggles | Rugby TTL
Polly, Keith and Adam continue the autumn international deep dive — Wales' problems, Australia's struggles and the global game.In this episode: autumn recap; Wales in crisis; Wallabies' decline; the global game.Subscribe on YouT...
Inside Spanish Rugby: The World Cup Draw & Spain's Future ft. Senior Huevo | Rugby TTL
Carl catches up with Edward Anderson (Senior Huevo) on Spain's Rugby World Cup draw and what's next for Los Leones.In this episode: Spain's World Cup draw; progress & potential; Los Leones; growing the game.Subscribe on YouT...
Autumn Internationals Review Part 1: Triumphs, Upsets & Predictions | Rugby TTL
Part 1 of our autumn internationals breakdown — standout performances, upsets and what they mean.In this episode: autumn internationals; team-by-team analysis; upsets; predictions.Subscribe on YouTube (youtube.com/@RugbyTTL) · S...
Mike Friday: No Holds Barred on Sevens & World Rugby Politics | Rugby TTL Podcast
Sevens coaching icon Mike Friday holds nothing back — coaching at the top, World Rugby politics and what's broken in the game.In this episode: life at the top of sevens; World Rugby politics; coaching philosophy; fixing the game.
James Kent: Inside Luxembourg Rugby — From Spain to a National Setup | Rugby TTL
James Kent on his journey from Spain to Luxembourg and building one of Europe's smallest national setups.In this episode: the journey to Luxembourg; building a tier 3 nation; part-time international rugby.Subscribe on YouTube (y...
International Rugby Rants & Grassroots Dynamics | Rugby TTL Podcast
Recorded alongside our grassroots episode — Portuguese rugby, Irish player media contracts and the dynamics shaping the game.In this episode: Portuguese rugby; player media rules; grassroots v international; hot takes.Subscribe ...
Grassroots Rugby Stories: Village Fields, Tough Grounds & the Best Scran | Rugby TTL
Carl, Keith (Ireland) and Polly swap grassroots rugby stories — the muddiest grounds and the best clubhouses.In this episode: grassroots tales; toughest grounds; clubhouse culture; why the base game matters.Subscribe on YouTube ...
Scott Steele: From Early Retirement to a Second Rugby Life | Rugby TTL Podcast
Scott Steele on a career cut short by early retirement, changing careers and finding his way back to the game.In this episode: the early retirement; life after rugby; the comeback; advice for players in transition.Subscribe on Y...
