Stick to Rugby

The latest episode of Stick to Rugby, brought to you by Defender, welcomes Saracens legend Alex Goode to the panel alongside Katy Daley-McLean Lewis Moody, Tom Shanklin, and Scott Quinnell for an honest, insightful look back at a remarkable rugby career.Goode opens up on life as a one-club man, what Saracens truly means to him, and the pride of becoming the most capped player in the club’s history. He lifts the lid on the culture that drove Saracens’ success, from infamous team trips and bonding moments to the standards that set them apart from the rest.The conversation also dives into some big personal moments—why Goode always saw himself as a fly-half, the football path he nearly took, and the career what-ifs that could have changed everything. He speaks candidly about retirement, the moment he knew he was done, and how he’s finding life after professional rugby.There’s plenty of insight on teammates too, including the impact of Owen Farrell, what he demands from those around him, and why leadership and standards matter so much at the top level.A revealing, reflective and at times hilarious conversation with one of the modern game’s most respected figures—don’t miss it.🚨🔔 Subscribe now and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode of Stick to Rugby!00:00 – Alex Goode Joins Stick to Rugby01:30 – Reality TV Debate04:05 – Alex Goode Teaser05:14 – Alex Goode’s Teammates Quiz12:15 – Ipswich Town Trials & Being an All-Round Athlete16:03 – Becoming Saracens’ Most Capped Player25:13 – Retirement Truths27:10 – Ever Tempted to Leave Saracens?30:50 – Playing in Japan 33:50 – Coaching at Saracens36:00 – Celebrating Winning45:18 – Individual Awards vs Team Success48:43 – The One Moment to Relive50:08 – First England Cap & International Career01:00:10 – Owen Farrell & Maro Itoje Leadership

The latest episode of Stick to Rugby, brought to you by Defender, welcomes Wales and Lions winger Alex Cuthbert to the panel alongside Scott Quinnell, Tom Shanklin, Katy Daley-McLean and Phil Vickery! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿Alex opens up about the social media abuse that nearly broke him, the pressure of playing for Wales during tough times, and the shock of being dropped after scoring a try for the Lions. 🦁He lifts the lid on tour chaos, beating England in Cardiff, and the whirlwind journey from university student to the British & Irish Lions in just two years.Alex also reflects on the joy of Grand Slam glory, rediscovering his love for rugby at Exeter, and why the Welsh rugby public can be both brutal and brilliant.A raw, honest and hugely entertaining chat with one of Welsh rugby’s most electric try-scorers.00:00 Welcome back to Stick to Rugby!05:52 Marshmallow tower competition!🗼08:20 How Alex got into rugby 🏉14:45 Playing 7s16:30 Going out after losing to Ireland 😬🍾19:10 Getting his first 15s contract ✍️23:08 Playing for Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿31:45 Getting called up for the Lions 🦁38:53 Dealing with highs and lows 📉40:44 Why Exeter was what Alex needed ⚔️46:18 Joining Ospreys and returning to Wales 🏠🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿51:42 Alex nearly joined the NFL?!56:23 How to fix Welsh rugby 🤔01:00:47 Quickfire quiz! 🧐

The latest episode of Stick to Rugby, brought to you by Defender, welcomes Gabby and Kenny Logan to the podcast alongside Scott Quinnell, Tom Shanklin, Katy Daley-McLean and Lewis Moody! 🏉💙Gaby and Kenny open up about their incredible journey together from meeting in a nightclub, to navigating careers in elite sport, to raising a family built on energy, competition and love. ❤️Kenny reflects on his Scotland call-up at just 18, the challenges of living with dyslexia, and learning the game by watching rather than reading. Gabby reveals how growing up in a sporting household shaped her future, and why rugby has always been at the heart of their story.They share hilarious tales from Twickenham chaos, meeting Roger Federer and the unforgettable moments that defined Kenny’s time with Scotland. 🤣From personal battles to rugby memories, family stories and laugh-out-loud honesty, this is a warm, funny and deeply human conversation with two of sport’s most loved personalities. 🌍📺 Watch now on YouTube, or listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts! 🎧00:00 – Sports Personality of the Year01:20 – Team of the Year Discussion04:04 – The Gabby & Kenny Logan Double Act05:35 – The Mr & Mrs Quiz08:50 – Gabby Logan’s Early Sporting Memories11:40 – How Gabby & Kenny First Met21:00 – Kenny’s Proposal After Italy vs Scotland24:19 – Reuben at Sale Sharks & Lois’ Showjumping Journey29:05 – Meeting Roger Federer33:52 – Kenny Logan’s Rugby Career41:15 – Life After Rugby & Battling Dyslexia49:41 – Greatest Coaches & London Wasps57:30 – International Rugby01:02:13 – Gabby on Hosting Sports Personality of the Year01:06:37 – Which Celebrities Leave Gabby Starstruck?01:11:10 – Gabby Logan’s Viral Fire Trick

The latest episode of Stick to Rugby, brought to you by Defender, welcomes back Lewis Moody to the panel alongside Scott Quinnell, Tom Shanklin, Katy Daley-McLean and Phil Vickery! 🌹🏉Lewis opens up about life since his MND diagnosis, what the support of the rugby community has meant to him, and how he’s approaching the biggest challenge of his life with the same relentless intensity that defined his career. 💙The team reflect on the Quilter Nations Series, what next for Wales and is the sky the limit for this England team? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Lewis also discusses the state of the modern game, the pressure players face today, and the mindset that made him one of England’s most fearless flankers. From emotional honesty to rugby insight, this is a powerful, inspiring and unmissable conversation. 🌍

The latest episode of Stick to Rugby, brought to you by Defender, welcomes Springboks legend Bobby Skinstad to the panel alongside Scott Quinnell, Tom Shanklin, Phil Vickery & Sarah Hunter! 🇿🇦🏉 Bobby opens up about the pressure of captaining South Africa, the selection fallout that shaped the 1999 World Cup, and how the Barbarians helped him rediscover his love for rugby. 🔥 He lifts the lid on Twickenham chaos, the reality of Springboks media pressure, and the unforgettable stories from Barbarians weeks that became the stuff of rugby folklore. 🤣⚡️ From captaincy regrets to leadership lessons, career-defining moments and the joy of playing the game his way, this is an honest, emotional and hugely entertaining chat ❤️ 📺 Watch now on YouTube, or listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts! 🎧

The latest episode of Stick to Rugby, brought to you by Defender, welcomes All Blacks legend Sean Fitzpatrick to the panel alongside, Scott Quinnell, Tom Shanklin, Phil Vickery and Maggie Alphonsi! 🏉🇳🇿Sean opens up about what it really means to wear the famous black jersey, the pressure of captaining New Zealand, and how Jonah Lomu changed rugby forever. ⚡️He lifts the lid on the All Blacks’ brutal standards, the heartbreak of the 1995 World Cup, and the intense rivalry with England that still defines international rugby. 🏆🔥From legacy and leadership to lessons learned from defeat, this is an honest, powerful and inspiring chat with one of the greatest captains the game has ever seen. 🌍0:00 Welcome back to Stick to Rugby!07:25 Sean Fitzpatrick’s INCREDIBLE All Blacks team 😳🇳🇿13:23 Reacting to (and predicting) the Quilter Nations 🔮🏆32:14 Growing up with Brian Fitzpatrick as a Dad 👶36:10 Does Sean Keep Memorabilia? 🥇👕37:21 Inspiring the Next Generation 👶42:59 The Power of the All Blacks Jersey 🇳🇿46:45 THAT 1996 South Africa Test Series 🇿🇦50:06 The New Era of All Blacks 🇳🇿1:00:11 Laureus Foundation ❤️1:07:45 Fitzy’s Favourites 🥰

The latest episode of Stick to Rugby, brought to you by Defender, features French rugby legend Serge Betsen, joining Scott Quinnell, Tom Shanklin, Katy Daley-McLean and Phil Vickery for a hard-hitting conversation.Nicknamed “The Grim Reaper” for his brutal tackling and relentless defence, Serge looks back on his fierce rivalry with England, his personal battles with Jonny Wilkinson, and the World Cup heartbreaks that still haunt him.He shares how rugby changed his life — from growing up in Cameroon, to finding purpose in Paris and Biarritz, and becoming one of France’s most feared flankers. Serge also discusses his dream move to Wasps, his take on France’s current World Cup hopes, and why he believes the team still isn’t ready to win it all.🚨 Subscribe now and hit the bell so you never miss an episode of Stick to Rugby.00:00 - Serge Betsen Memories02:32 - Best & Worst Rugby Roommates05:27 - Time Travel: Past or Future?07:02 - Teaser08:02 - Teammates Quiz11:52 - Growing Up in Cameroon & Moving to France15:22 - From Paris to Biarritz24:40 - Dream Move to Wasps32:34 - Representing France: 63 Caps & Big Moments37:05 - Jonny Wilkinson Rivalry & England Battles42:03 - Sports Science & Psychology45:44 - France World Cup Chances54:22 - Lions Tour in France Debate56:30 - Women’s Rugby World Cup59:05 - Légion d'Honneur & Charity Work01:02:46 - This or That with Serge Betsen

Stick to Rugby, brought to you by Defender, is back and 𝗢𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 as Shanks and Scott go for a spin with England and Saracens lock Nick Isiekwe!Nick opens up about the terrifying moment doctors told him his heart could burst, undergoing open-heart surgery, and his unbelievable return to professional rugby just four months later. 🤯He shares what it’s really like behind the scenes at Saracens, the standards Owen Farrell sets every single day, and the culture that’s helped shape him as a player and person. 🐪From the highs of representing England to the uncertainty of recovery, Nick’s story is one of resilience, perspective, and pure determination and it’s one you won’t forget anytime soon.❤️‍🔥

The latest episode of Stick to Rugby, brought to you by Defender, welcomes England and Leicester Tigers star Ollie Chessum to the panel alongside Katy Daley-McLean, Scott Quinnell, Tom Shanklin, and Topsy Ojo! 🚨Ollie opens up about his incredible journey from a Leicester academy prospect to England international, the injury that nearly ended his career, and what it really took to fight his way back to fitness. 💪He lifts the lid on Lions selection shock, being made Leicester Tigers captain, and the hilarious initiation secrets from inside England and Lions camps. 🦁🏉From recovery setbacks to leadership lessons, this is an honest, funny and inspiring chat with one of English rugby’s brightest talents! 🌹🔥