Rugby Coach Weekly

The Coaching Knife: Why you can't count what you don't agree, with David Didau

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWelcome to the Coaching Knife when we cut to the root of the matter. In this episode, we speak to David Didau, bestselling education aut...

The Coaching Knife: Why don't men take women refs seriously, with Beccie Kettleborough

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWelcome to the Coaching Knife when we cut to the root of the matter. In this episode, we speak to Beccie Kettleborough, a Somerset RFU r...

The Coaching Knife: How developing people first allows skills to follow, with Phillip O'Callaghan

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWelcome to the coaching knife when we cut to the root of the matter. In this episode, we speak to Philip O'Callaghan, PE Teacher an...

The Coaching Knife: How to referee difficult situations, with Simon Smith

21 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWelcome to the coaching knife when we cut to the root of the matter. In this episode, we speak to Simon Smith, referee and referee coach...

The Coaching Knife: How can we control our mind under pressure, with Alex Auerbach

20 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWelcome to the Coaching Knife when we cut to the root of the matter. In this episode, we speak to Alex Auerbach, Senior Director of Well...

The Coaching Knife: What does player-centred coaching look like, with Lynn Evans

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWelcome to the Coaching Knife when we cut to the root of the matter. In this episode, we speak to Lynn Evans, coach, author and a keen a...

The Coaching Knife: How to find your mojo, with Mark Zimmerman

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWelcome to the Coaching Knife when we cut to the root of the matter. In this episode, we speak to Mark Zimmerman, aka Coach Zim, MD of O...

The Coaching Knife: How do you build a good defensive system, with Phil Llewellyn

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWelcome to the Coaching Knife when we cut to the root of the matter. In this episode, we speak to Phil Llewellyn, Birmingham City Univer...

The Coaching Knife: What it really means to be a curious coach, with Riki Tahere

30 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWelcome to the coaching knife when we cut to the root of the matter. In this episode, we speak to Riki Tahere, Director of The Global Dr...

The Coaching Knife: What the hell is meant by contact fitness, with Phil Greening

29 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWelcome to the Coaching Knife when we cut to the root of the matter. In this episode, we speak to Phil Greening, sevens coach for US men...

The Coaching Knife: How can coaches coach resilience, with Dr Jo Brown

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWelcome to the coaching knife when we cut to the root of the matter. In this episode, we speak to Dr Jo Brown, performance coach and per...

The Coaching Knife: How do you manage behaviour, with Tom Bennett

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWelcome to the coaching knife when we cut to the root of the matter. In this episode, we speak to Tom Bennett OBE, behaviour advisor for...

The Coaching Knife: How culture impacts performance, with Paul Phillips

22 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWelcome to the coaching knife where we cut to the root of the matter. In this episode, we speak to Paul Phillips, a performance consulta...

The Coaching Knife: Connection is more important than competency, with Jonny McMurtry

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWelcome to the coaching knife when we cut to the root of the matter. In this episode, we speak to Jonny McMurtry, sports coaching resear...

The Coaching Knife: Can coaching your own child end well, with Gordon MacLelland

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWelcome to the coaching knife when we cut to the root of the matter. In this episode, we speak to Gordon MacClelland, CEO of Working wit...

The Coaching Knife: How can you develop mindset skills, with Andy Key

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWelcome to the coaching knife when we cut to the root of the matter. In this episode, we speak to Andy Key founder of Fit4Performance an...

The Coaching Knife: What real team building looks like, with Ben Fennell

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWelcome to the coaching knife when we cut to the root of the matter. In this episode, we speak to Ben Fennell, CEO and Founder of The Gr...

The Coaching Knife: Why is winning underrated, with Ollie Phillips

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWelcome to the coaching knife when we cut to the root of the matter. In this episode, we speak to Ollie Phillips, former England sevens ...

The Coaching Knife: How to deal with anxiety in sport, with Amanda Owens

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWelcome to the coaching knife when we cut to the root of the matter. In this episode, we speak to Amanda Owens, leading sports and perfo...

The Coaching Knife: Why is intentionality so important, with JP Nerbun

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWelcome to the coaching knife when we cut to the root of the matter. In this episode, we speak to JP Nerburn, author, coach for coaches,...

The Coaching Knife: Why are S&C coaches undervalued, with Justin Goonan

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWelcome to the coaching knife when we cut to the root of the matter. In this episode, we speak to Justin Goonan, strength and conditioni...

The Coaching Knife: Why skills coaches go wrong, with Nick Leah

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWelcome to the Coaching Knife when we cut to the root of the matter. In this episode, we speak to Nick Leah, general manager at Six Degr...

The Coaching Knife: The pros and cons of a scrum machine, with Graham Smith

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWelcome to the coaching knife when we cut to the root of the matter. In this episode, we speak to Graham Smith, director of Estonia rugb...

The Coaching Knife: Why every player should learn to kick tactically, with Eddie Abel

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWelcome to The Coaching Knife when we cut to the root of the matter. In this episode, we speak to Eddie Abel, head coach of the Midwest ...

The Coaching Knife: Why culture matters, with Dustin Steedman

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWelcome to the Coaching Knife when we cut to the root of the matter. In this episode, we speak to Dustin Steedman, head coach of Davenpo...

The Coaching Knife: Improve skill acquisition, with Job Fransen

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWelcome to the coaching knife when we cut to the root of the matter. In this episode, we speak to sports scientist and assistant profess...

The Coaching Knife: Faster, quicker lineout jumping, with Corey Mömsen

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWelcome to the Coaching Knife when we cut to the root of the matter. In this episode, we speak to Corey Mömsen, assistant coach, Thomas...

The Coaching Knife: Why is high-performance coaching different with Tom Carter

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWelcome to the coaching knife when we cut to the root of the matter. In this episode, we speak to Tom Carter, Head of Athletic Performan...

The Coaching Knife: How to create respect, with Phil Klevorick

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWelcome to the Coaching Knife, where we cut to the root of the matter. We speak to Phil Klevorick, who is CEO of the Rugby Foundation. I...

The Coaching Knife: How to coach a large group, with Nick Wilkinson

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWelcome to the coaching knife when we cut to the root of the matter. In this episode, we speak to Nick Wilkinson, senior coach at Sidcup...

The Coaching Knife: 7s attacking systems with Steve Lewis

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWelcome to the coaching knife when we cut to the root of the matter. In this episode, we speak to Steve Lewis, general manager of the ML...

The Coaching Knife: Does coaching hinder flair with Mark Ring

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWelcome to the coaching knife when we cut to the root of the matter. In this episode, we speak to Mark Ring, a 1-1 rugby coach, attack a...

Coaching Laid Bare with Lynne Cantwell

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textBird and LJ talk to Lynne Cantwell, the first high performance manager for the women’s game in South Africa.Lynne is Ireland’s most ...

The Coaching Knife: The power of a word to improve performance, with Reed Maltbie

08 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textFocusing on harnessing the use of language, we are going to cut to the root on why words matter when it comes to optimal performance. C...

The Coaching Knife: How to coach evasion and agility, with Joe Goodman

07 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this episode we speak to Joe Goodman, owner of Evo Rugby and head coach of the University of Bristol mens rugby team. Focusing on the...

The Coaching Knife: Why touch rugby isn't rugby touch, with Sammie Phillips

06 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this episode we speak to Sammie Phillips, General Manager and Head of Elite Performance at England Touch Rugby. Focusing on the benef...

The Coaching Knife: What's wrong with coaching pathways, with Eamonn Hogan

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this episode, we speak to Eamonn Hogan, Level 3 coach, author and studying for a PhD around sports coaching. Focusing on coach develo...

The Coaching Knife: Contextual interference to improve practices, with James Barkell

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this episode, we speak to James Barkell, Lecturer at the University of Sydney & Coaching Consultant with the Coach Doctor. Focusi...

The Coaching Knife: How to coach using theming, with Dave Sharkey

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this episode we speak to Dave Sharkey, director of Team Architecture, a communications consultancy. Focusing on using themes and stor...

The Coaching Knife: What is really meant by concussion, with Dr Sam Barke

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIn this episode we speak to Sam Barke,  sports doctor - Head of sports medicine at Meliora Medical Group and Return2Play. Focusing on t...

The Coaching Knife: What is meant by playing in the zone, with Brian Moylett

01 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textDan Cottrell cuts to the root with Brian Moylett from Mindset & Performance at Off-Field Rugby.They discuss playing in the zone from...

Women's Rugby Coaching Magazine World Cup Podcast Series: The finals

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textIt's finals week. Claire Cruikshank joins the pod to chat about her experiences on the World Rugby Coaching internship. Jess and Ea...

Women's Rugby Coaching Magazine World Cup Podcast Series: Semi-finals

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textThis week, Liza Burgess joins the pod to chat about her experience and how to invest in female coaches. Eamonn reflects on a week coachi...

Women's Rugby Coaching Magazine World Cup Podcast Series: Quarters!

28 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textThis week, Eamonn is away so Jess is joined by Andy Stevens. They chat about how they support and challenge each other's coaching. ...

Women's Rugby Coaching Magazine World Cup Podcast Series: Moving weekend

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWith round three just around the corner, and teams vying for position in the quarter finals and players, we're joined by USA-based ...

Learning from the top coaches, and it wasn't what I expected

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textDan chats to Jeff Neville, the host of The Loose Head podcast. Jeff has managed to gather an amazing array of some of the top coaches in...

Women's Rugby Coaching Magazine World Cup Podcast Series: Round one completed

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textThis week, we're joined by former England international and Head of Women's rugby at Leicester Tigers, Vicky Macqueen. Eamonn ...

How we help you boost your playing numbers (for free!)

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textDan chats to Dan Wooler and Christian Lang from the Star Scheme. The scheme supports clubs in building their junior numbers, with the ai...

Women's Rugby Coaching Magazine World Cup Podcast Series: Setting the scene

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textTo launch the series and to get excited for the first round of matches, Jess Bunyard is joined by fierce rugby activist Alice Soper to c...

How we use SAS to keep the England U18s focused

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textDan chats to England's U18 men's head coach Jon Pendlebury about this role and how he goes about his week looking after this e...

Roundup Rodeo Ep93: Reviewing the best content

25 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHost Phil Llewellyn with guests review some of the many great podcasts, books, articles and webinars from the last week. This week&apos...

Which player am I picking on?

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textDan chats with Dave Ellis, who has coached  Super Rugby with the Blues, at Connacht with Pam Lam, as well as working with New Zealand r...

Ask RCW: How do we improve our scanning

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textDan with Gary Townsend, the Bristol Bears Junior Academy Manager, chat about a question from coach Renzo Vedovelli on scanning.Renzo run...

Roundup Rodeo Ep92: Reviewing the best content

14 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHost Phil Llewellyn with guests review some of the many great podcasts, books, articles and webinars from the last week. This week&apos...

How to lead like Razor, Wayne, Robbie, Kieran and Sam. Elevate your game and player management the Crusaders way.

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textDan talks to two key people from the Crusaders Coaching Leadership Programme™: Crusaders International Academy Manager Grant Keenan, a...

Roundup Rodeo Ep91: Reviewing the best content

23 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHost Phil Llewellyn with guests review some of the many great podcasts, books, articles and webinars from the last week. This week&apos...

Why we should coach to tackle higher, not lower, for better, safer outcomes

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textDan Cottrell speaks to Inside Running Academy boss, Mike Rogers. Mike, who's just finished a season in the US MLR with the New Engl...

Roundup Rodeo Ep90: Reviewing the best content

17 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHost Phil Llewellyn with guests review some of the many great podcasts, books, articles and webinars from the last week. This week&apos...

Ask RCW: Struggling to run our backs moves in matches

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textDan is joined by Gary Townsend, the Bristol Bears Junior Academy Manager to chat about Mark Poole's question about his colts team.T...

Roundup Rodeo Ep89: Reviewing the best content

03 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHost Phil Llewellyn with guests review some of the many great podcasts, books, articles and webinars from the last week. This week'...

Large group coaching and giving kids a better chance in life

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textDan Cottrell chats to Owen Woods, Community Rugby Coach for Gosport & Fareham RFC.Owen was previously in the Air Force for 4½ years...

Roundup Rodeo Ep88: Reviewing the best content

26 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHost Phil Llewellyn with guests review some of the many great podcasts, books, articles and webinars from the last week. This week'...

Create traditions with your teams

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textDan chats with former Fiji captain Deacon Manu, who's now coaching in Singapore.Deacon has travelled the rugby world, representing ...

Roundup Rodeo Ep87: Reviewing the best content

12 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHost Phil Llewellyn with guests review some of the many great podcasts, books, articles and webinars from the last week. This week'...

Roundup Rodeo Ep86: Reviewing the best content

05 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHost Phil Llewellyn with guests review some of the many great podcasts, books, articles and webinars from the last week. This week'...

Why and how you must change your coaching style

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textDan chats to Kevin Mulcahey about his experiences coaching both novices and experts and how you need to change to meet their needs.Kevin...

Brutally honest and why that makes sense

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textDan chats to Jacob Ford about his remarkable journey to becoming  Bury St Edmunds RFC and Ipswich School's director of rugby at th...

Roundup Rodeo Ep85: Reviewing the best content

01 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHost Phil Llewellyn with guests review some of the many great podcasts, books, articles and webinars from the last week. This week&apos...

Roundup Rodeo Ep84: Reviewing the best content

24 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHost Phil Llewellyn with guests review some of the many great podcasts, books, articles and webinars from the last week. This week'...

Simple ways to influence the minds of your players

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textDan Cottrell chats to top sports psychologist Dan Abrahams about how even non-expert coaches can make a difference in their players&apos...

Roundup Rodeo Ep83: Reviewing the best content

10 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHost Phil Llewellyn with guests review some of the many great podcasts, books, articles and webinars from the last week. This week&apos...

Roundup Rodeo Ep82: Reviewing the best content

03 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHost Phil Llewellyn with guests review some of the many great podcasts, books, articles and webinars from the last week. This week&apos...

Rob Gray and Mike Ashford discuss how we make decisions

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textDan hosts a discussion between Professor Rob Gray and Dr Mike Ashford about how players make decisions.The discussion is based on a pape...

Roundup Rodeo Ep81: Reviewing the best content

20 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHost Phil Llewellyn with guests review some of the many great podcasts, books, articles and webinars from the last week. This week'...

What's changed so I've stayed in love with coaching

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textDan speaks to Paul Gustard, now defence coach at Benetton, formerly England defence coach, Harlequins head coach and coach with Saracens...

Roundup Rodeo Ep80: Reviewing the best content

13 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHost Phil Llewellyn with guests review some of the many great podcasts, books, articles and webinars from the last week. This week&apos...

Mentoring my sons as coaches and players

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textDan Cottrell chats to Mike Ford. Mike has been coaching at the top of the professional game for over twenty years, with stints at Englan...

Roundup Rodeo Ep79: Reviewing the best content

27 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHost Phil Llewellyn with guests review some of the many great podcasts, books, articles and webinars from the last week. This week&apos...

1990s rugby coach education absolutely relevant today

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textDan catches up with one of the most experienced coaches and coach educators in rugby, Pete Drewett.After working with England Rugby sinc...

Roundup Rodeo Ep78: Reviewing the best content

20 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHost Phil Llewellyn with guests review some of the many great podcasts, books, articles and webinars from the last week. This week&apos...

Roundup Rodeo Ep77: Reviewing the best content

13 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHost Phil Llewellyn with guests review some of the many great podcasts, books, articles and webinars from the last week. This week'...

My bible of coaching skills and how to engage with Gen-Z players

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textDan chats with head of the Dragon Academy, Dai Rees about his coaching experiences in a long career, including Dragons Regional Coach, s...

Roundup Rodeo Ep76: Reviewing the best content

06 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHost Phil Llewellyn with guests review some of the many great podcasts, books, articles and webinars from the last week. This week&apos...

Roundup Rodeo Ep75: Reviewing the best content

30 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHost Phil Llewellyn with guests review some of the many great podcasts, books, articles and webinars from the last week. This week'...

Roundup Rodeo Ep74: Reviewing the best content

23 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHost Phil Llewellyn with guests review some of the many great podcasts, books, articles and webinars from the last week. This week&apos...

Coaching Laid Bare with Rachel Lund

07 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textBird and LJ caught with Rachel Lund, former England international and now a Gloucester-Hartpury player who is studying to become a physi...

Coaching Laid Bare with Amy Turner

29 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textBird and LJ catch up with England Women's assistant coach, Amy Turner.Amy played 59 times for England, at scrum-half, centre and ho...

Roundup Rodeo Ep73: Reviewing the best content

19 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHost Phil Llewellyn with guests review some of the many great podcasts, books, articles and webinars from the last week. This week&apos...

Roundup Rodeo Ep72: Reviewing the best content

12 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHost Phil Llewellyn with guests review some of the many great podcasts, books, articles and webinars from the last week. This week&apos...

England defence coach talks big rocks, small-sided games and catching 10 tennis balls

08 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textDan catches up England's new defence coach, Australian former rugby league player and top level RL coach, Anthony Seibold. Now taki...

Roundup Rodeo Ep71: Reviewing the best content

05 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHost Phil Llewellyn with guests review some of the many great podcasts, books, articles and webinars from the last week. This week&apos...

Roundup Rodeo Ep70: Reviewing the best content

28 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHost Phil Llewellyn with guests review some of the many great podcasts, books, articles and webinars from the last week. This week&apos...

Roundup Rodeo Ep69: Reviewing the best content

21 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHost Phil Llewellyn with guests review some of the many great podcasts, books, articles and webinars from the last week. This week&apos...

Roundup Rodeo Ep68: Reviewing the best content

14 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHost Phil Llewellyn with guests review some of the many great podcasts, books, articles and webinars from the last week. The tables are...

My journey from Otago U10s to Melbourne Rebels attack coach

10 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textDan Cottrell speaks to Ryan Martin about his journey to attack coach with Super Rugby team, the Melbourne Rebels.Ryan started out with O...

Roundup Rodeo Ep67: Reviewing the best content

07 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHost Phil Llewellyn with guests review some of the many great podcasts, books, articles and webinars from the last week. This week&apos...

Shane Pill: Games for training and learning, the methods and the pitfalls

03 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textDan Cottrell catches up with one of the leading researchers on using games in training, Shane Pill. Shane is Associate Professor in Phys...

Roundup Rodeo Ep66: Reviewing the best content

31 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHost Phil Llewellyn with guests review some of the many great podcasts, books, articles and webinars from the last week. This week&apos...

Roundup Rodeo Ep65: Reviewing the best content

24 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHost Phil Llewellyn with guests review some of the many great podcasts, books, articles and webinars from the last week. This week&apos...

Roundup Rodeo Ep64: Reviewing the best content

17 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textHost Phil Llewellyn with guests review some of the many great podcasts, books, articles and webinars from the last week. This week&apos...