In this episode, we sit down with one of rugby’s most formidable figures, Jamie Cudmore. From a turbulent upbringing in Winnipeg to becoming a four-time Rugby World Cup veteran for Canada, Jamie’s story is anything but ordinary.He takes us through his journey from local club rugby in British Columbia to the elite stages of Europe, sharing what it was like to compete in Wales and France with top clubs like Clermont, where he helped secure a historic Top 14 title. Known for his uncompromising physicality on the field, Jamie opens up about the mindset that made him one of the game’s toughest enforcers—and the personal challenges that shaped him along the way.We also dive into the turning points in his life: how rugby helped him redirect a troubled youth, the lessons learned from decades in professional sport, and the realities of life after retirement. Jamie speaks candidly about controversy, accountability, and what it means to grow beyond the game.X:@AllTheRuckusPod

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