What’s All The Ruckus?
Episodes
From Super Rugby Champion to Namibia Coach | Jaco Engels
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Jaco Engels — former Namibia international prop, Super Rugby winner, and current coach within the Namibian nationa...
The head coach of THREE national teams at once | Stephen Lewis
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Stephen Lewis — the only coach to have led three nationa at once (Guyana, Costa Rica, and Nigeria) on the internat...
The Record-Breaking Explorer Innovating Rugby in Oman | Nabs Al Busaidi
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Nabs Al Busaidi, Chairman of the Oman Rugby Committee, for a conversation that moves from the edge of the world to t...
From Scotland to Bermuda | Bermuda Rugby's Jason Hendrie
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Bermuda Rugby’s new Operations Director, Jason Hendrie, who made the bold move from his native Scotland to the isl...
Gabon Rugby, Community Impact & Change | Head Coach Jeff Arribard de Gael
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re joined by Jeff Arribard de Gael, Head Coach of Gabon Rugby and founder of the charity Sport Citizen. Jeff takes us inside his...
Switzerland's aims at the upcoming Rugby Europe Championship | Player Ahmed Kane
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We’re joined by Ahmed Kane, Switzerland’s dynamic second row and one of the brightest talents in the country at just 24. Currently plying his trad...
Will Georgia ever play in the Six Nations? | Lelos star Davit Niniashvili
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Georgia star Davit Niniashvili to tackle some of the biggest and most contentious topics in Georgian rugby. From the...
Paraguay’s World Cup fallout and the future of South American rugby | Captain Mariano Garcete
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Mariano Garcete, captain of the Paraguay national team, for a candid and hard-hitting conversation following one of ...
Behind the scenes of Saudi rugby | Jimmy Wheeler
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We’re joined by Saudi Arabia international Jimmy Wheeler for a deep dive into what rugby really looks like on the ground in the Kingdom, the ambitio...
BONUS EPISODE: Sebastian Taylor explains rugby's rise in Costa Rica
11 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bonus Episode: We’re joined by Sebastian Taylor of Costa Rica Rugby to discuss the programmes currently being rolled out across the country and the ...
The Jordan international doing it differently | Ali Taha Brown
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Ali Taha Brown — a Jordan international whose journey in sport is as unique as it is inspiring. Beyond representin...
An unlikely path to the Elephants | Ivory Coast's Kevin Brou
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re joined by Kevin Brou — former Ivory Coast prop with one of the most unique journeys in rugby. Born and raised in the United...
The birth of Albanian rugby | Orion Jucja
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Orion Jucja, co-founder of the Albania Rugby Federation and the Tirana Lions Rugby Club, alongside his close collabo...
Hong Kong China’s road to the 2027 World Cup | Paul Altier
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Paul Altier, Hong Kong China international and future 2027 Rugby World Cup representative. Recorded before the tourn...
Gibraltar’s push for a home in Rugby Europe | Stuart Porro
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we sit down with Stuart Porro, a proud Gibraltarian and key figure in Gibraltar Rugby, ahead of Rugby Europe’s pivotal vote on December 6...
The Fiji-forged coach building a new era in Poland | Chris Davies
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re joined by Chris Davies, the newly appointed Head of 7s in Poland—a role that sees him overseeing both the Men’s and Women...
The Ghana international using his platform for change | Frank Sackey
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re joined by Frank Sackey — Ghana international, rugby all-rounder, and all-round great guy. Frank plays both 7s and 15s, and ...
The Swedish prop making Premiership history | Leicester Tigers’ Ale Loman
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re joined by Ale Loman, the Swedish prop making history as the first Swedish male player to feature in the Premiership, followin...
How one man started rugby in Belize | Tony Gillings’ journey
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we dive into the inspiring story of Tony Gillings, the man credited with founding rugby in Belize. After first visiting the country in the ...
Growing the game in the Gulf | Adam Wallace's Bahrain Rugby journey
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we’re heading to the Middle East to chat with Bahrain’s Adam Wallace — a man who’s worn just about every hat possible wi...
Czech rugby stalwart calls time | James Faktor on retirement & the Rugby Europe Trophy
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s podcast, we’re joined by James Faktor — a stalwart of the Czechia national rugby team and a mainstay in their recent Rugby Europe Tro...
The US-based coach behind the Volcanoes' rise | Philippines head coach Josh Sutcliffe
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's podcast we’re joined by Josh Sutcliffe, the head coach and former player of the Philippines men’s 15s side — better known as the ...
The halfback brothers playing in the Rugby Europe Trophy | Denmark's Dan and Ben Wiggins
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's podcast we have two brothers who will be playing together in the Rugby Europe Trophy this season, for newly promoted Denmark.We have previo...
Mexico’s MLR Trailblazer | Alejandro “Bola” Pradillo
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s pod, we’re joined by Alejandro “Bola” Pradillo — prop, trailblazer, and the first Mexican player to break into Major League Rugby...
Switzerland's journey to the Rugby Europe Championship | Player Donovan O'Grady
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Being of South African, Irish and Swiss descent is certainly the hallmark of a culturally unique fella. However, add domiciling in England to that and...
The nation with no senior national team (yet) | Azerbaijan Rugby Federation President Eldar Karimov
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s pod, we’re joined by Eldar Karimov, President of the Azerbaijan Rugby Federation. Unlike many unions chasing quick results, Eldar is ta...
The German Bundesliga's recent restructuring | Commissioner Niko Colic
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we step away from the international game to discuss German domestic rugby with President of the Bundesliga, Niko Colic. Niko discusses the s...
The emergence of rugby in Grenada | Head coach Rob Edison
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we swap cold Scandinavia for the warm Caribbean to discuss Grenadian rugby with Head Coach Rob Edison.In the podcast, we discuss Rob’s pla...
How to get over 70 caps for a Tier 3 nation | Finland legend Thomas Finell
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s pod we are joined by Finnish rugby royalty Thomas Finell. With a staggering 70 caps to his name, Finell is certainly a Tier 3 stalwart wh...
Denmark's preparation for the Rugby Europe Trophy | Head coach Andreas Robertson
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by former Danish sevens player and current Denmark XV Head Coach Andreas Robertson. Currently ranked 60th in the world, Andrea...
Canada's Pacific Nations Cup and Rugby World Cup preparation | Head coach Steve Meehan
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome Canadian Head Coach Steve Meehan onto the podcast. With over 20 years of coaching experience which has taken Steve from his nativ...
What qualifying for your first ever World Cup feels like | Hong Kong China hooker Alex Post
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are back with a very exciting guest this week, with Hong Kong China hooker Alex Post on to talk all about their recent qualification to the 2027 Wo...
The recent rise of Algerian rugby | Head coach Adrien Buononato explains
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We have Algeria head coach Adrien Buononato on the pod this week, to talk about their meteoric rise over the past year.They have risen up 10 places in...
How Zimbabwe qualified for the 2027 Rugby World Cup | Sables player Matthew McNab reveals all
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have one of our most topical episodes of all time, because we have Zimbabwe player Matthew McNab on the pod to talk about their recent World ...
Karl Savimaki | One of Tier 2 rugby's most travelled coaches shares his story
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Apologies for a late upload, we had some technical issues when exporting the audio file, but they're all sorted now.This episode is definitely one...
How rugby competes with cricket in Pakistan | Pakistan's head coach Gert Mulder
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we have someone involved in both one of the biggest names in rugby as well as one of the smallest.Gert Mulder is with the Blue Bulls organi...
Graham Smith: The World Cup winner now developing Estonian rugby
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We have our first ever World Cup winner on the podcast today, Graham Smith.Graham was part of the coaching staff that led England women's to the 2...
England Visually Impaired (VI) scrum-half Aaron Fowler on the recent developments of the sport and the future of VI rugby
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We have got a slightly different episode this week, which is not necessarily tier 2 but is an interesting rugby story from outside of what is usually ...
"A lot of our players don't want to come back" | Nili Latu | Tonga's assistant coach on the struggles of competing for players
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have some Tier 2 royalty in former Tonga international and now assistant head coach, Nili Latu.Latu was once the record appearance holder...
"No playing kit, no balls, nothing" | Alex Laybourne | Ep 2 with Sweden head coach
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We have our first ever repeat guest on this week, with Sweden head coach and friend of the pod Alex Laybourne joining us.Hugely appreciate him coming ...
“It was all by accident” | How Dan Aylward-Mills founded the Federation of Lesotho Rugby
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We have one of our all-time favourite episodes, talking to the founder of the Federation of Lesotho Rugby, Dan Aylward-Mills.When he arrived in the co...
"15s is a closed shop" | Mike Friday | Former USA, Kenya and England sevens head coach on how rugby can innovate
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have rugby sevens royalty, Mike Friday.A former played and head coach for England, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest ever head...
"Sevens was the frontrunner for Jamaican rugby" | Rhodri Adamson | Former Jamaica 7's player
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We have former Jamaica 7's player Rhodri Adamson on this week to talk about his career and what rugby is like in the Caribbean nation (apologies f...
"The feeling of pride still gives me goosebumps" | Mert Zabci | Türkiye's rugby captain and all-time leading try scorer
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have Türkiye's captain and all-time leading try scorer, Mert Zabci.An absolutely brilliant guest who had plenty of stories about his own...
Anthony Posa: Croatia's head coach speaks about the passionate rugby culture in the country
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are back with our weekly guest episode and we are staying in the Balkans to speak to Croatia head coach Anthony Posa.Of Croatian heritage, Posa pla...
Mark Barrett: Building a brand new rugby culture in Kosovo
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are back with our weekly guest episode, this time with a unique guest from Kosovo rugby, Mark Barrett.As one of the newest countries in the world, ...
Josef Webber: Balancing influencer life with aiming to play for the Belgium national team
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to What's All The Ruckus, we have a slightly different guest for you all todayJosef Webber is very well known on social media for his sho...
Francisco Isaac: Journalist gives his view on how to develop international rugby
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have a great guest, renowned journalist Francisco Isaac.Francisco writes for RugbyPass as well as plenty of other outlets in his freelance ca...
Switzerland head coach Olivier Nier speaks on the back of historic Rugby Europe Championship campaign
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are back for our weekly episode, this time with Switzerland head coach Olivier Nier, following their Rugby Europe Championship campaign in which th...
Episode 6: Chile head coach Pablo Lemoine on qualifying for the World Cup for the first time ever
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We have an absolute legend of South American rugby talking to us today, former Uruguay and current Chile head coach Pablo Lemoine.Pablo has been instr...
Brazil Technical Director Josh Reeves: Developing rugby in football-mad nation
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are back with episode 5, talking to Technical Director of Brazil Rugby- Josh Reeves.Born in New Zealand, Reeves has played rugby in 4 different con...
Episode 4: Ex Sri Lankan rugby president Rizly Illyas discusses ban from international rugby
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our weekly guest episode is back for episode 4, this time with the former president of Sri Lanka Rugby, Rizly Illyas. Overseeing their ban from World ...
Episode 3: Jason Tomane on what it’s like playing at a Rugby World Cup, life in Romania and MORE
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are back with another weekly guest episode, this time with Romanian international Jason Tomane 🇷🇴From playing at the 2023 Rugby World Cup aga...
Episode 2: Sweden head coach Alex Laybourne talks about all-time high world ranking and MORE
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back again for our weekly guest episode with some of the most interesting people in Tier 2 and 3 rugby 🏉 Today, Sweden head coach Alex Layb...
Episode 1: Hong Kong player Matt Worley speaks on Rugby World Cup hopes, Prem Rugby Cup & MORE
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a brand new podcast for Tier Two international rugby 🌎 Today Charlie and Josh are speaking to Bedford Blues and Hong Kong player Matt Wo...