Ken talks to Mike Rayer - Part 1, From Welsh Roots to Rugby Greatness

Today on the Bedford podcast, Bedford’s Director of Rugby Mike Rayer talks about his early days growing up beside his local Welsh rugby club. He shares how community, family, and passion shaped his love for the game and the lessons learned through mini rugby, hard graft, and humble beginnings. Rayer reflects on his playing career at Cardiff, the early amateur days of rugby, and the influential coaches who set him on the path to leadership and longevity in the sport.