The Rugby Bricks Podcast
Episodes
#73 Ben Herring | Culture Wins: Coaching Beyond the Game
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Herring breaks down why modern coaching is less about tactics and more about building genuine connections, trust, and a strong team culture. By pu...
#72 Sean Graham | How Nudgee College Builds a Rugby Culture That Lasts
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Graham, Rugby Director at Nudgee College, shares insights on coaching youth rugby, building a strong program, and supporting coaches and players....
Brick #013 Phone Fasting | The New Edge in Focus and Flow
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how often you reach for your phone? Over 2,000 times a day. In this episode, Pete dives into phone fasting, the 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. reset i...
Brick #012 League vs Union | Why League Kicks Smarter & Union Kicks Bigger
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive deep into the art and science of kicking across both Rugby League and Rugby Union, from cage kicks and spiral bombs to box ki...
Brick #011 Foundation Passing | The 4 Pieces of a World-Class Pass
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're diving deep into the four core pieces of the catch pass puzzle, from clean hands to passing power, so you can sharpen your skill set and stand o...
Brick #010 Bronco Breathing | Recover Like a Pro Between Whistles
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this short solo episode, Pete breaks down the power of "Bronco Breathing" a fast and effective recovery method used by NRL teams between whistles. ...
Brick #009 Social Media | How to Build a Powerful Club Presence on Social
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Peter Breen shares the ultimate social media game plan for grassroots rugby clubs. From gear tips to storytelling ideas and everythin...
#71 Tom Coventry | Building Belief: Tom Coventry on Rugby, Leadership & Mental Edge
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Coventry shares powerful insights into modern rugby coaching, highlighting the importance of team communication, mental preparation, and the evolv...
Brick #008 Ignore | Ignore to Improve: The Skill of Strategic Focus
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Brick episode, Pete breaks down the power of choosing what to ignore so you can make real progress where it matters most—on the field, in bu...
Brick #007 10 Pillars | Mindset to Compression: Mastering Goal Kicking Fundamentals
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Bricks episode, Peter Breen breaks down the Ten Pillars of Goal Kicking—the foundational questions every goal kicker, coach, or parent needs...
Brick #006 Coach | 5 Ways to Get Picked Without Saying “Pick Me”
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Brick episode, Pete shares 5 game-changing ways to communicate with your coach so you can build trust, get picked, and thrive in your team env...
Brick #005 Conversational Threads | The Skill That’ll Unlock Better Conversations On & Off the Field
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this brick, Peter breaks down the power of conversational threads—the simple skill of adding detail to your responses to keep kōrero flowing, bu...
Brick #004 Clutch | Earn the Right to Be Clutch: More Than Just a Moment
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Being clutch isn’t luck — it’s earned. In this episode, we break down the four pieces of the puzzle that make up true clutch moments and why the...
Brick #003 Fighter Mindset | Fighter vs Victim: The Mindset That Changes Everything
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Brick episode of The Rugby Bricks Podcast, We unpack the powerful shift between a fighter and victim mentality, sharing lessons from his time ...
#70 Carter Gordon | The Transition from Union to League: Techniques & Mindset for Success
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful podcast episode, Carter Gordon, Australian Wallabies fly-half, reflects on his journey transitioning from rugby union to rugby leag...
Brick #002 Communication | How to Communicate Like a Pro on the Field: 5 Tips for Team Success
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Focusing on the small details makes a big impact.
Brick #001 Timeliness | Why You Should Be On Time For Training? Why Coaches Value Timeliness
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Focusing on the small details makes a big impact.
#69 Nick Evans | The Modern Playmaker: Mastering The 10 & 15 Jersey
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an epic deep dive into the art of attack, team identity, and elite coaching with Nick Evans. From Harlequins' DNA to All Blacks' tactical ...
#68 Up The Wahs! Roosters & Moana Pasifica | Peter & Kale Talk Through These Coaching Experiences
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#67 Morne Steyn | Goal Kicking: Insights On Dealing With Pressure | Learning From Being On The Bench In The Early Days.
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#66 Matt Giteau | Goal Kicking: Insights from Rugby Legends like Johnny Wilkinson | Mental Game, Techniques, and Lessons Learned
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Giteau is an Australian rugby union player known for his versatility. Currently playing for the San Diego Legion in Major League Rugby, Giteau ex...
#65 John Cooney | Kicking Mindset: Embracing Growth, Simplicity, and Continuous Improvement in the World of Rugby Kicking
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John Cooney is a talented professional rugby union player from Ireland known for his skills as a scrum-half. He was born on December 17, 1989, in Dubl...
#64: Peter & Kale | Full Contact Coaching: Rugby, People, and Personal Growth
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of the Rugby Bricks Podcast. We are thrilled to bring you this latest episode featuring our very own founders, Peter Breen ...
#63: Nic Gill | Unlocking Peak Performance: Learn How The All Blacks Prepare For Test Match Footy.
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nic Gill has revolutionised the strength & conditioning program for the All Blacks over the past 16 years. The esteemed All Blacks S&C coach, known fo...
#62: Ben O’Keeffe | Penalties, Pressure, and Professionalism: Dealing With Scrutiny & The Journey To Becoming A World-Class Referee
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ben O'Keeffe is a world-renowned rugby union referee and ophthalmologist (eye doctor) from New Zealand. He has climbed to the top of the referee ladde...
#61: Peter Breen | How Cultural Differences Shape The Success Of A Team’s Environment
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are excited to share what’s been happening behind the scenes in 2023. There’s been a whole lot happening already and even more to come. Peter B...
#60: Owen Franks & Jase Ryan | Dealing With Public Pressure & How The Iron Back Has Revolutionised Scrum Training Technology.
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Owen Franks & Jase Ryan are renowned as a couple of the greatest rugby minds in the game, especially when it comes to the front row & scrums. Ryan is ...
#59: Zara Fa’avae | The Future To Come For Rugby Bricks & How the Outwork Outlearn Mantra Influences Our Decision Making.
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Zara Fa’avae is the new CEO of Rugby Bricks. Her expertise has given her the opportunity to work with some of the world's best sports brands, includ...
#58: Owen Franks | The Secret Behind Becoming A Legendary 100 Test All Black & Mastering The Front Row.
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Owen Franks is a current New Zealand rugby union player, he is a part of the 2022 Hurricanes squad looking to make his debut late in the season. Frank...
#57: Peter Breen | The Launch Of Rugby Bricks Going Live in Europe & UK
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are excited to announce this long-awaited launch in the UK & Europe. Rugby Bricks is now live in the UK & Europe with the full range of kicking tee...
#56: Kale & Peter | The Launch Of Our New Exclusive Community Group The Bricks Club.
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are super excited to bring you our newest project. The Bricks Club is our new Facebook group where the goal is to give back to the community and th...
#55: Jase Ryan | The Secret Art Of The Scrum & Creating A Winning Legacy & Culture Within The Most Successful Super Rugby Franchise.
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jase Ryan is a New Zealand rugby union coach and former player, currently the forward’s coach of the Crusaders and assistant coach to Fiji. Ryan’s...
#54: Chloe Dalton | Dealing With The Pressure Of Being A Triple Sports Elite Athlete & Being A Change Maker For The Paralympian's.
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chloe Dalton is one of Australia’s few triple sports athletes. She has been a part of the WNBL with the Sydney Uni Flames. Chloe then represented ...
#53: Peter Breen & Kale Panoho | The First Release Of The New Limited Edition Rugby Bricks Gold Rare NFT
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Firstly, we can't wait to launch our first NFT on Friday the 17th of September 2021 and we wouldn’t have been able to get this across the line witho...
#52: Wayne Smith | Creating a Winning Formula In The All Blacks Environment & Becoming A Tactical Genius
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wayne Smith is a New Zealand rugby union coach and former player, currently the Director of Rugby for the Japanese Top League club, the Kobelco Steele...
#51:Mitch Hunt | How To Master Game Driving Ability & Kicking Strategy When Under Pressure.
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mitch Hunt is a professional New Zealand rugby player. Hunt was among the top 10 lead point scorers for the 2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa tournament and...
#50: Kale Panoho | The Journey Still To Come For Rugby Bricks & Living In A Digital World.
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kale is the partner of K&J Growth and Rugby Bricks. His companies have worked with local businesses like BNZ and local gyms through to international b...
#49: Chelsea Alley | The Reality Of Women’s Rugby & How They Live, Train & Survive.
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chelsea Alley is a New Zealand Professional rugby player. She is currently the captain of the Waikato Women's team In the Farah Palmer Cup and has bro...
#48: Ben Herring | The Art Of The Tackle & Jackal & How To Outsmart Your Opponents With Cunning Tactics
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Herring is a New Zealand rugby union coach and former player, currently the assistant coach of the Newest Japanese top league team the Hino Red Do...
#47: Rachel Vickery | How The Melbourne Storm Use Breathing Tactics to Excel Under Pressure
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel Vickery is an elite breathing and high-performance strategist. She has been a part of some of the top sporting organisations, including the Gol...
#46: Joe Rokocoko | The Fijian Flyer & The Art of Deception On The Pitch
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Josevata Taliga "Joe" Rokocoko is a professional New Zealand rugby union player. Rokocoko is one of the top ten try scorers of all time in Internation...
#45: Robbie Deans | Creating The Crusaders Championship Culture & Building Living Legacies
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Robbie Deans is a New Zealand rugby union coach and former player, currently the head coach of the Panasonic Wild Knights. He was head coach of the Au...
#44: Black Friday | The Launch Of Our Latest Product
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Black Friday at Rugby Bricks and we’re chatting through the launch of our new RB Kicker Boot Bag, grubbers and everything Black Friday deals....
#43: Gareth Jenkinson | Interviewing Siya Kolisi After The 2019 World Cup Final & Revitalising Rugby In South Africa
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Gareth Jenkinson is a sports journalist and is one of the team now leading the launch of Rugby Bricks South Africa. This episode covers some special m...
#42: Leo Breen | Establishing The Rugby Bricks Values & The History Of Rugby Bricks
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Leo Breen is my Dad and is the roading manager at Whitestone Cheese in Oamaru where I grew up. In this episode, we discuss the values that drive us in...
#41: Alev Kelter | How Ice Hockey Created A Rugby Olympian & The Mantra of Self Awareness
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Leyla Alev Kelter is an American rugby sevens player. She won a silver medal at the 2015 Pan American Games as a member of the United States women's n...
#40: Christian Leali'ifano | A Master Class In Game Driving & Leading Your Team
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Christian Leali'ifano is an Australian professional rugby player. He currently plays for the Brumbies in Super Rugby and Toyota Jido Shokki in the J...
#39: Mike Harris | What It Takes To Become A World-Class Goal Kicker & The Student Mindset
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Harris is a professional rugby player for Toshiba Brave Lupus in Japan's Top League. He has also been capped ten times for Australia. Harris bega...
#38: The Greatest Rugby Bricks Podcast Ever
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Just like Matt Dunning’s 2003 drop goal that left him in the rugby halls of fame as the first prop to slot a drop goal from 30 metres out this podc...
#37: Will Greenwood | Winning The 2003 World Cup With Jonny Wilkinson & Owning Your Role On The Pitch
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Will Greenwood is an English former rugby union player who played for Leicester Tigers and Harlequins and played 55 tests for England and was the cent...
#36: Mike Cron | The Man Behind The All Blacks Front Row & Becoming One Of The Most Innovative & Respected Coaches Of All Time
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Cron first began working fulltime with the All Blacks in 2004 and after many years as the All Blacks Scrum Coach, moved into a wider role as the ...
#35: Abby Gustaitis | Leading The US Eagles & Understanding The Science Behind World Class Habits
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Abby Gustaitis is an American rugby union player. She debuted for the United States against France in 2016. She was selected for the squad to the 2017...
#34: Otere Black | Learning From Dan Carter, Beauden Barrett & The Resurgence Of Blues Rugby
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Otere Black plays as a first five-eight for Manawatu in the Mitre 10 Cup, Blues in Super Rugby Aotearoa and Maori All Blacks and someone I had the opp...
#33: Will Greenwood | English World Cup Winner & Master Of Communication & Leadership
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Will Greenwood is an English former rugby union player who played for Leicester Tigers and Harlequins and played 55 tests for England and was the cent...
#32: Peter Breen | Understanding The Micro Skills That Make You Better
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we go deep on the upcoming Detail series that is coming Rugby Bricks followers and a fireside chat with Aaron Smith. One of the mis...
#31: Matt Toomua | Rugby World Cup 2019 As A Wallaby & Exploiting Micro Skills To Become World Class
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we go deep with Australian Wallaby utility back Matt Toomua. Toomua is an Australian rugby union player who has played over 35 tim...
#30: Devin Markle | Olympic, NBA & NFL Sports Psychologist On Mastering Anxiety Performance
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we go deep on performance anxiety with sports psychologist Devin Markle. Devin has experience working with athletes at every level...
#29: Jay Main | How To Return To Play After COVID-19 & Cutting Your Injury Risk In Half
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Janet Main is a physiotherapist and strength and conditioning coach working out of Kinematics Performance here in Melbourne. Jay has worked with profe...
#28: Stephen Larkham | World Rugby Hall of Famer & Using Competition To Become Your Best
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Larkham is a retired Australian rugby union player and World Rugby Hall of Famer, currently in the role of senior coach for Irish provincial s...
#27: Jesse Kriel - Bringing A Nation Together Through Rugby & Winning A Rugby World Cup
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jesse Kriel is a South African professional rugby union player for the South Africa national team and Canon Eagles in the Japanese Top League. He is a...
#26: Ben Ryan | Taking Home Olympic Gold & Creating A Standard That Breeds Champions
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Ryan is an English rugby union coach who is best known for coaching the Fiji sevens team to a gold medal in sevens rugby at the 2016 Rio Olympics....
#25: Andy Ellis | Creating The Crusaders Culture & The Influence of Justin Marshall, Richie McCaw and Dan Carter
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Ellis is a halfback who was previously playing for the Kobelco Steelers until COVID-19 hit. Ellis has played for Canterbury, then the Crusaders a...
#24: Bryn Hall | The Tool & Tactics Behind The Crusaders Back To Back To Back Championship Dynasty
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bryn Hall is New Zealand Half Back who has played 89 Super Rugby Caps earning the majority of these at the Super Rugby franchise The Crusaders. Hall h...
#23: Peter Breen | The Future Of Rugby Bricks & Up Skilling During Self-Isolation
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the Rugby Bricks podcast is a bit different. I'm joined by my business partner Kale Panoho who takes on the role of interviewer and we...
#22: Charlotte Caslick | Influencing A Generation & 2016 World Player of the Year
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Charlotte Caslick is a member of the Australian Women's Rugby Sevens Team. The team reaching the pinnacle when they won Gold in the Rio summer Olympic...
#21: Perry Baker | World Rugby Sevens Player Of The Year & The Work That Goes Into Greatness
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Perry Baker is a member of the USA Eagles 7's and the highest-scoring American rugby sevens player having scored over 200 tries in Rugby 7's. Baker ha...
#20: Henry Bates | Navigating The World Of Player Agents & Making The Most From A Paid Career In Rugby
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Henry Bates is a talent-manager at Halo Sport who represents and advises athletes and coaches on a wide range of on and off-field matters and speciali...
#19: Peter Breen | Turning The Tables An Interview With Rugby Bricks Founder Peter Breen
26 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Annika is a rugby player currently campaigning with the Melbourne Rebels in the Super W. Annika loves playing rugby almost as much as she loves having...
#18: Tamati Ellison | Starting From The Bottom & Becoming A Dual All Black From 7's To 15's
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tamati Ellison is a rugby union player who has played rugby across all forms of the union code. He was chosen as one of four new caps for the All Blac...
#17: Kees Meeuws | A Front Rowers Dream Episode With All Blacks Prop Kees Meeuws
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kees Meeuws is a former professional rugby player with a career spanning 20 years representing the All Blacks, Highlanders, Blues and three-seasons in...
#16: Mike Friday | The Art Of Coaching On & Off The Pitch & A Rugby Sevens Masterclass
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Friday is a former national representative for England sevens and has coached England, Kenya and the United States sevens team. Friday's work as...
#15: Sione Faumuina | How To Be A Professional Athlete On & Off The Pitch & Building An Empire After Your Playing Career
28 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sione Faumuina was a professional rugby league player who has played for the New Zealand Warriors, Canberra Raiders, North Queensland Cowboys and has...
#14: Lima Sopoaga | A Masterclass on Goal Kicking & Winning A Super Rugby Championship
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lima Sopoaga is a professional rugby union player who has played for the Wellington Lions & Southland Stags in New Zealand's provincial competition be...
#13: Kelly Brazier | The Secrets Behind The Black Ferns World Rugby Dominance & The 80 m Dash To Commonwealth Gold
14 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly Brazier is a sevens, touch, and 15's rugby national representative for New Zealand having accumulated 144 caps across the different codes. She's...
#12: Peter Breen & Lessons From The World Best | How To Make This Your Best Season Yet
08 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Rugby Bricks Podcast, we have a bit of a change of pace where I run through chapters that teach you how I create goals, how I ...
#11: Ryan Papenhuyzen | Becoming Rugby Leagues Rising Star & Lessons From Billy Slater
31 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Papenhuyzenan is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays for the Melbourne Storm in the National Rugby League (NRL), as a fu...
#10: The End Of Year Wrap Up | What I Learned From Working With 3 All Blacks, How To Show Up As A Great Player & Coaching For Detail
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Rugby Bricks Podcast, we have a bit of a change of pace where I'm interviewed by my business partner Kale Panoho. We cover: ...
#9: Tony Brown |Turning Down The All Black Coaching Job & Turning Japan Into The Fastest Attacking Team On The Planet
17 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tony Brown is a former All Black who played first-five eight with an incredible playing career that spanned 16 years starting in Otago, then with the ...
#8: Chloe Dalton | How To Win Olympic Gold, Becoming A Triple Sport Professional & Increasing Diversity in the Women's Game
10 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chloe Dalton is a triple sport professional athlete, having played in the WNBL for the Sydney Flames, won an Olympic gold medal with the Australian Ru...
#7: Ben O'Keeffe |The Reason Behind The Red Cards At The World Cup, Handling Pressure and Dealing With Shit From The Crowd
04 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ben O'Keeffe is a rugby union referee and ophthalmologist (eye doctor) from New Zealand. He referees at the domestic, super and test match level and w...
#6: Aaron Smith | The Rugby World Cup 2019, Becoming The Most Capped All Black Half Back & Overcoming Obstacles
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Smith is known as one of the greatest halfbacks to ever play the game of rugby. Aaron is the starting halfback for the All Blacks and has played...
#5: Emily Chancellor | How To Bring Energy With The "I Got You" Attitude & How To Respect The Work You've Put In On The Pitch
20 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Emily or Bomber as she's known in the Wallaroos received her 1st Class Honours in Education Undergrad (at USYD) where she now works as the sport and f...
#4: Monty Betham | New Zealand Warriors Legend & Why Chasing Your Purpose Is More Important Than The Money
12 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today is Monty Betham. Monty is a league legend who played 101 tests for the NZ Warriors from 99 - 2005, 9 test matches for New Zealand, had...
#3: Rachael Burford | England Women's Rugby Player of the Year 2014 & Creating Change Off The Pitch
30 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today is Rachael Burford who is one of the first professionally paid women in English Rugby and owner of Twelve and The Burford Academy. ...
#2: Devin Markle | Working With The NFL, NBA & Improving The Mindset Of Elite Athletes
30 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today is Devin Markle, owner of Devin Markle Consulting. Devin has experience working with athletes at every level, from youth developmen...
#1: Peter Breen | How Rugby Bricks was Born & the Art of Goal Kicking
29 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today is none other than Peter Breen founder of Rugby Bricks and he's being interviewed by Rugby Bricks partner Kale Panoho. In our first...