Synopsis
We are a specialist rugby news and features website.We cover news from all aspects of rugby, from an International and domestic level, right the way through to Women's rugby, sevens, local rugby, Universities and schools.www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk (http://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk)
Episodes
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End Of Season Review And A Look To The Summer
24/06/2022 Duration: 43minIt 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 Hospitality UK. Are you ready to hear the stadium roar at Rugby World Cup France 2023? STH UK can help you book your ultimate Rugby experience, as the exclusive Official Hospitality Sales Agent for Great Britain – and therefore the only place for fans from England, Scotland and Wales to purchase their ticket-inclusive hospitality packages officially. Official Hospitality will be available across the ten host cities, in all nine venues, including the semi-finals and the final. An extensive programme of hospitality options are available to suit all needs, all featuring exquisite local cuisine and high-quality hospitality, wit
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The National League Rugby Podcast - Season Preview
31/08/2021 Duration: 49minThe 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 Rugby Review Show for just £15! https://www.ncarugby.com/national-league-rugby-review-show/#clip=69oaw5vzp4co
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Bournemouth 7s is Back: TRU Special
24/08/2021 Duration: 33minRoger 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 off the camera by using the discount code TRU100. For more info Veo Website - Rugby camera - Veo TRU Discount - Registration Form (Market Managers) (typeform.com) 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/ Bournemouth 7s Website - https://bournemouth7s.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/Bournemouth7s Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Bournemouth7s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bournemouth7s/ Roger Woodall Twitter - https://twitter
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TRU Talks - Second Test talking points
30/07/2021 Duration: 44minAhead 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-springboks-17-22-in-cape-town/31168.htm https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/-we-are-just-getting-stronger-and-stronger-gatland-s-views-following-lions-victory/31169.htm https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/-they-are-going-to-be-desperate-warren-gatland-and-chris-harris-ahead-of-the-second-test/31185.htm https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/coolness-personified-jack-conan-seizing-his-lions-opportunity/31187.htm https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/lee-mears-column-being-1-0-up-is-huge-but-as-we-saw-in-2009-the-brutality-will-go-up-another-level/31192.htm Joe Harvey - https://twitter.com/joeharvey34 https://www.instagram
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TRU Podcast - Women's Six Nations Preview ft. Simon Middleton & Jess Breach
02/04/2021 Duration: 01h04minAhead 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://twitter.com/joeharvey34 Elizabeth Cartwright - https://twitter.com/_ElizabethC99_ 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/
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TRU Podcast - The Championship, Six Nations wrap-up & Lions ft. Charlie Beckett & Callum Wood
25/03/2021 Duration: 01h04minAs 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://twitter.com/c_heal Joe Harvey - https://twitter.com/joeharvey34 Charlie Beckett - https://twitter.com/Charlie_Beckett Callum Wood - https://twitter.com/CallumW18 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/
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TRU [Small] Talks: Tony Spreadbury
24/02/2021 Duration: 12minTalking 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 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/talkingrugbyunion/
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Looseheadz x TRU Podcast: Tom Stephenson
23/02/2021 Duration: 56minAnother 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://www.instagram.com/talkingrugbyunion/ Looseheadz: Website - https://looseheadz.co.uk/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/LooseHeadz Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LooseHeadz/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/looseheadz/
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Series Three: Looseheadz x Talking Rugby Union Podcast - Jamie Cudmore
17/02/2021 Duration: 01h07sThe 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://looseheadz.co.uk/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/LooseHeadz Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LooseHeadz/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/looseheadz/
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TRU Talks - Roger Woodall - Bournemouth 7s
17/02/2021 Duration: 27minChris 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.instagram.com/talkingrugbyunion/ Bournemouth 7s Website - https://bournemouth7s.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/Bournemouth7s Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Bournemouth7s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bournemouth7s/ Roger Woodall Twitter - https://twitter.com/dodgewoodall?lang=en Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/EventfulEntrepreneur/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/eventfulentrepreneur/?originalSubdomain=uk
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Series Three: Looseheadz x Talking Rugby Union Podcast - Nolli Waterman
10/02/2021 Duration: 01h07minOn 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 - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunion Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/talkingrugbyunion/ Looseheadz: Website - https://looseheadz.co.uk/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/LooseHeadz Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LooseHeadz/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/looseheadz/ So Happy in Town Website - https://sohappyintown.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/SoHappyInTown Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sohappyintown/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/SoHappyInTown/
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TRU PODCAST - 2021 Six Nations Preview ft. Charlie Beckett
04/02/2021 Duration: 01h02minWith 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/c_heal Joe Harvey - https://twitter.com/joeharvey34 Charlie Beckett - https://twitter.com/Charlie_Beckett Brew With Beckett: Twitter - https://twitter.com/brewwithbeckett Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brewwithbeckett/ Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/brew-with-beckett/id1551571565 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/
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Series Three: Looseheadz x Talking Rugby Union Podcast - Craig Maxwell-Keys
27/01/2021 Duration: 01h05minTRU 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/talkingrugbyunion/ Looseheadz: Website - https://looseheadz.co.uk/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/LooseHeadz Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LooseHeadz/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/looseheadz/
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Series Three: Looseheadz x Talking Rugby Union Podcast - Lima Sopoaga
19/01/2021 Duration: 01h06minChris 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 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/talkingrugbyunion/ Looseheadz: Website - https://looseheadz.co.uk/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/LooseHeadz Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LooseHeadz/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/looseheadz/
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Series Three: Looseheadz x Talking Rugby Union Podcast - Jamie Bhatti
12/01/2021 Duration: 54minChris 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/talkingrugbyunion Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/talkingrugbyunion/ Looseheadz: Website - https://looseheadz.co.uk/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/LooseHeadz Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LooseHeadz/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/looseheadz/
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Series Two: Looseheadz x Talking Rugby Union Podcast - Topsy Ojo
23/12/2020 Duration: 01h39sChris 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.instagram.com/talkingrugbyunion/ Looseheadz: Website - https://looseheadz.co.uk/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/LooseHeadz Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LooseHeadz/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/looseheadz/
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Series Two: Looseheadz x Talking Rugby Union Podcast - Greg Bateman
15/12/2020 Duration: 58minIn 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://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunion Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/talkingrugbyunion/ Looseheadz: Website - https://looseheadz.co.uk/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/LooseHeadz Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LooseHeadz/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/looseheadz/ People's Captain - Greg's Craft Beer Company Website - https://peoplescaptain.co.uk/pages/our-story Twitter - https://twitter.com/peoplescaptain Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/peoplescaptainbeer/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/peoplescaptain/?hl=en
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Series Two: Looseheadz x Talking Rugby Union Podcast - Benjamin Kayser (Part 2)
08/12/2020 Duration: 38minPart 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/talkingrugbyunion/ Looseheadz: Website - https://looseheadz.co.uk/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/LooseHeadz Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LooseHeadz/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/looseheadz/
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Series Two: Looseheadz x Talking Rugby Union Podcast - Benjamin Kayser (Part 1)
08/12/2020 Duration: 51minChris 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.com/TalkRugbyUnion Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunion Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/talkingrugbyunion/ Looseheadz: Website - https://looseheadz.co.uk/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/LooseHeadz Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LooseHeadz/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/looseheadz/
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Series Two: Looseheadz x Talking Rugby Union Podcast - John Inverdale
01/12/2020 Duration: 01h05minChris 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.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunion Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/talkingrugbyunion/ Looseheadz: Website - https://looseheadz.co.uk/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/LooseHeadz Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LooseHeadz/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/looseheadz/