Under The Sticks Rugby

Al Kellock - title winner with Glasgow Warriors and ex Scotland international - gets into the nitty gritty of lock play and the characters who gave him the most trouble as Sean Holley and Paul Williams chat Ultimate XV. There's also wingers in the news and the new kicking rules for the return of Super Rugby Australia - the experimental 50/22 rule. Plus why Paul Williams believes James Lowe will have to be in the Lions conversation! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dragons winger has risen to promience for his eloquent and thoughtful position on the difficulty of racism in society and the impact it is having. Talking to Sean Holley, Paul Williams, Jamie Lyall and Adam Redmond, Ashton talks about education as key pillar to change mindsets, how to stay cool on social media and there's even some good rugby talk, too. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Williams of Cardiff Blues joins the pod to talk Super Rugby, answer fan questions and reflect on his career across four clubs in the Guinness PRO14. Sean Holley, Paul Williams and Andy McGeady bring you an electic mix of rugby chat and bring the game to life without much action to focus on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big talking points and a very decorated guest join Paul Williams, Sean Holley and Andy McGeady.  James Hook speaks about retirement, his favourite games and moments and what comes next after rugby. Super Rugby is high on the agenda with its impending return and the show finishes with the big debate over summer rugby See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Williams, Sean Holley, Mark Palmer and Andy McGeady Mbanda the Knight New Super Rugby Aotearoa rules James Hook retires  Emerging Scottish talent  Favourite Scottish player See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian Keatley joins Sean Holley, Lauren Jenkins, Andy McGeady and Adam Redmond to chat about Italy emerging from lockdown, his time with Benetton and how many more years he wants to remain playing.  The guys put the latest talking points under the microscope with CVC's PRO14 investment chief among them as well as encouraging signs that the global calendar may align in ways that will benefit everyone.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heartbreaking results you wish you could take back and stat chat heaven. It's Andy McGeady, Sean Holley and Adam Redmond talking rugby duirng lockdown with special guests Ross Harries and stat man Sam Larner You'll hear from Connacht coach Andy Friend from his sitdown with Sean Holley while there are plenty of other tangents to get stuck into!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Maloney of 'The Top 5' joins Sean Holley, Paul Williams, Andy McGeady and Adam Redmond - Guinness PRO14 update - Super Rugby is back - How to fix Aussie rugby - Team Building via Three Red Kings See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plenty to discuss this week as Mark Palmer of the Sunday Times joins Andy McGeady, Sean Holley and Adam Redmond. How will rugby return - what about non-contact rules? What are the legal issues to navigate and who has the nicest backdrop on the pod?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recorded live across Facebook and YouTube, Under The Sticks presented by Big Red Cloud goes unscripted as Paul Williams, Sean Holley, Andy McGeady and Adam Redmond break down this week's talking points France extend sport shutdown Should Leinster get the title? Holley's Analysis Top 10 best in the Guinness PRO14 How did the Draft go Commenters' questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tommy Bowe talks to the pod about that 2nd Test for the Lions against South Africa in 2009 plus how his time at Ospreys made him the the player he became. Sean Holley, Paul Williams, Andy McGeady and Adam Redmond take a look at some Dream Team selections from past and present while in an extended pod we ask - what would a draft process look like in the Guinness PRO14? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can the global calendar be fixed to work for rugby? Why has Dion Dublin got Paul Williams on edge? What is Ryan Jones next feat for charity? How important is goal-kicking and drop-goal ability to making a player undroppable? Paul Williams, Sean Holley, Andy McGeady and Adam Redmond continue the late-night recordings to keep you connected to rugby when there's no action on the pitch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Williams, Sean Holley, Andy McGeady and Adam Redmond ensure there's plenty of rugby chat to dive into with a whip around of the latest news before a deep dive into the new breakdown law applications and then trying to breakdown what makes a game GREAT.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

REPLAY INTERVIEW: With World Rugby having issued new changes to the laws involving the breakdown, Under The Sticks digs out the interview we did with Ben Ryan, the coach of the Olympic winning Fiji Sevens. The dangers to player safety and to the competition of possession, how laws are applied differently in defence and attack all come under the microscope. It's silently become a real hot topic in rugby and the latest news makes this chat as relevant as ever. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Through the wonders of Zoom the band is back together for a late night recording of Under The Sticks. Much has changed in the world since our last podcast so the guys bring you through an adjusted take on rugby with their standard wit and clever insights.  Sean Holley takes out a lovely little Bill McLaren story but there is so much in this pod it's better to just plug in and listen! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean Budd admits life in coronavirus-stricken Italy may be scary but claims the Italian spirit is shining through, as the Benetton Rugby captain opens up in an enlightening interview with former Ospreys head coach and Premier Sports pundit Sean Holley. Having been in lockdown for over two weeks due to the spread of the coronavirus, Budd discussed a range of topics with Holley. From tips on what to do while in lockdown and how he is keeping fit, to the influence of coach Kieran Crowley and the change in culture at Benetton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Terrific chat with rugby Twitter coach Geraint Davies who succinctly explains what we're seeing out of Wales in the Guinness Six Nations and why the future should be bright. Geraint also tells us how Eddie Jones motivated him to start posting his own analysis videos while he brings a sharp eye in previewing Scotland's game with Wales this weekend.  Andy & Adam chat about last weekend's games as they connect from seperate locations and provide a few words on the growing COVID-19 outbreak and its potential impacts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lauren Jenkins joins Andy & Adam to tackle some more unseen stories as the rugby season continues to take wacky turns. The debate around Free To Air versus Pay TV has been struck up around the impending Guinness Six Nations rights story, the Covid-19 virus is still a looming threat, we review R13 of the Guinness PRO14, delve into some concussion data that shows the high tackle framework is doing its job and of course there's Listener questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Great guest on the pod this week in Ben Ryan, the Olympic gold medal winning coach of the Fiji Sevens, on why the breakdown is in need of real review for fear of catastrophic injury. Backchat appears to be on the rise, but what can be done between players and referees, we take a look at a busy weekend of Guinness PRO14 and address the on-going Coronavirus situation plus there is Listener Questions - but we ask, which PRO14 team has their own theme music? And, yes, we played it! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So much rugby to discuss. The Guinness Six Nations poses some titanic encounters so Tom Savage of Three Red Kings and Paul Eddison join the pod to talk it through with Andy & Adam and there's plenty going on in the Guinness PRO14 to discuss also. Tom Savage on Garrett Fitzgerald and his legacy at Munster Munster's youth revolution & analysing the roles of Murray, Stander & O'Mahony for Ireland Paul Eddison talks us through what England can offer against Ireland and can we expect a thriller in Cardiff when France face Wales Paul Williams' sums up Duhan van der Merwe beautifully as we review R11 of Guinness PRO14 and look ahead to some potential history making in Neath on Friday night See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.