NextGenRugby Podcast

City of Oxford College's Tom Redfern joins Angus and Wilf as they talk through ACE Rugby, Schools Rugby, and the opportunities for young rugby players.They look back on the Activate 7s, and the work of the Activate Rugby Academy, while Angus and Wilf look back at our ACE Team of the Season and our Schools Team of the Season to pick a combined squad - let us know in the comments what you think of it!

Celestial 7s organiser and BUCS Super Rugby Commentator/Presenter, and NextGenLive regular, Joe Byrnes joins the pod to discuss the University Celestial 7s - taking place on Saturday 6th June!He, Wilf, and Angus debate their dream Uni 7s sides, the rise and strength of University Rugby, and pay tribute to Scott Hastings as Joe describes the thrill of commentating on Ireland vs South Africa alongside his boyhood idol, Brian O'Driscoll.Do please subscribe and comment with who you'd like to hear from next - video version of the pod is available on YouTube

Wilf and Angus sat down with regular commentator Sam Bourke to talk through the various players that have impressed on live streams this season and to pick our English Schools' XV of the Season!Which players would you have named in the side?Fancy a Bobble Hat, Cap, or other merchandisde? Visit the NextGenXV Shop!https://nextgenmerchandise.shop

It's an ACE League special ahead of Wednesday's resumption of the RFU ACE Girls League. The guys chat through what's been happening there and what's to come - and which teams to look out for.Then it's into the nitty gritty of running the rule over the RFU ACE Boys League, which Beechen Cliff won for the first time in December, and picking a Team of the Season - fierce debate ensues!Fancy a Bobble Hat, Cap, or other merchandisde? Visit the NextGenXV Shop!https://nextgenmerchandise.shop

Ahead of the final round of ISL Netball powered by Huddle on Wednesday, where the Super 4 will battle for the title and the bottom two Super League teams and top two Academy League teams will battle for promotion/relegation, Angus and Wilf take a break from rugby and talk all things ISL Netball with Mia Sherazee and ISL powered by Huddle founder, and Millfield Head of Netball, Jenna Adamson!

SuperSport Schools' legendary commentator Spoed Smith joined Angus and Wilf at the Mediterranean Sports Hub at the end of the Global Schools Challenge to debate their Team of the Tournament.Plenty of debate, plenty of fantastic players that missed out at the end of superb week of rugby, and one young man that stood above all others to claim the Player of the Tournament award.Which players impressed you at the Global Schools Challenge?Fancy a Bobble Hat, Cap, or other merchandisde? Visit the NextGenXV Shop!https://nextgenmerchandise.shop

After a bit of an absence, it's been a busy season (!), the boys are back and with a very special guest - England U18 Head Coach Jonathan Pendlebury!They talk all things U18s, including the rise of recent stars like Noah Caluori and Henry Pollock, as well as the current squad, the boom in state school rugby, and plenty more!Who do you want to hear on the pod next? Let us know!Fancy a Bobble Hat, Cap, or other merchandisde? Visit the NextGenXV Shop!https://nextgenmerchandise.shop

With the schools rugby season now in full swing, Angus and Wilf discuss the themes from the opening weeks - including some of those jaw-dropping early season results, school rugby transfers and exchanges and what they think about them, and who has impressed them so far.Plus a look ahead to a massive weekend to come - including another attempt at live picking this weekend's Ten to Watch!There's also a look ahead to tonight's LIVE game (7.30pm KO, Thursday 25th September) - Clifton College v Kirkham Grammar - The Ryan Bresnahan Memorial Game.All in support of A Life for a Cure, funding research into a Meningitis B vaccine. Please head to www.ryanbresnahan.org for more information and to donate.Fancy a Bobble Hat, Cap, or other merchandisde? Visit the NextGenXV Shop!https://nextgenmerchandise.shopConnect with NextGenXV: https://www.nextgenxv.com https://www.facebook.com/NextGenXV/ https://www.twitter.com/NextGenXVhttps://www.instagram.com/nextgenxvhttps://www.youtube.com/c/Nextgenxv

Charlie Hodgson, founder of Rugby Buddy and Sale Sharks, Saracens, and England legend, joins the pod to talk all things rugby - from the highs and lows of playing for England to becoming a rugby Dad, via Prem Rugby titles with Sale Sharks and Saracens, and playing alongside the likes of Jason Robinson, Owen Farrell, and Sebastian Chabal.Charlie has founded Rugby Buddy (www.rugby-buddy.com) a rugby coaching and community platform designed to help players aged 14-18 perform when it matters most - without letting mistakes, nerves or setbacks hold them back.Fancy a Bobble Hat, Cap, or other merchandisde? Visit the NextGenXV Shop!https://nextgenmerchandise.shopConnect with NextGenXV: https://www.nextgenxv.com https://www.facebook.com/NextGenXV/ https://www.twitter.com/NextGenXVhttps://www.instagram.com/nextgenxvhttps://www.youtube.com/c/Nextgenxv