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• Alex 'Apollo' Gray: Olympic Heartbreak, How NFL Can Help Rugby & Captaining England | Stick to Rugby EP 34

  The latest episode of Stick to Rugby, brought to you by Defender, features ex-England Sevens player and now Gladiators star Alex Gray, alongside Topsy Ojo, Katy Daley-McLean, Scott Quinnell and Tom ShanklinFrom the Newcastle Red Bulls to the NFL with the Atlanta Falcons, and now starring as Apollo on Gladiators, Alex opens up about his unique journey across rugby, American football, and primetime TV.The panel dives into his transition between sports, why rugby lost him to the NFL, and whether he’d ever make a return. Alex shares what filming Gladiators was really like behind the scenes, how it pushed him physically and mentally, and the surprising pressures of fame.There’s plenty of rugby chat too—from the future of Sevens, to the talent coming through in the UK, and what it’s like forging a new identity beyond the pitch.00:00 - On the Road Again03:56 - Teaser04:46 - Behind-the-Scenes & Delicacy of the Week06:10 - How ‘Apollo’ Got His Name07:26 - True or False: Quiz10:15 - Diet, Training & Game-Ready Physique12:13 - Gladiator Names13:01 - Auditioning for Gladiators19:47 - Gladiator Pressure & Nerves23:50 - Early Life & Rugby Roots 29:44 - Topsy Ojo’s Memory of Young Alex31:58 - Switching Codes: 15s to Sevens36:00 - Rio 2016 Olympic Heartbreak 38:29 - Biggest Rugby Regret 40:13 - Women’s Rugby World Cup48:16 - First Brit to Captain an NFL Pre-Season Game54:52 - Rugby or NFL? 59:28 - Time at Bath Rugby01:03:07 - Louis Rees-Zammit’s Return to Rugby01:05:04 - Either/Or Quiz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Mackenzie Carson: Winning the World Cup & Switching from Canada to Red Roses | Stick to Rugby EP 33

  Stick to Rugby, brought to you by Defender, is back and 𝗢𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 as they go for a spin around Bath with England's Mackenzie Carson!Carson talks all things Red Roses, how she made the daring switch from representing Canada to donning an England shirt, growing up playing ice hockey, her relationship with fellow Red Rose Sarah Bern and much more! 🌹A jam-packed World Cup special that you do not want to miss! 👀 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Clare Balding: Rugby League’s Decline, Celebrity Traitors & Olympic Memories | Stick to Rugby EP 32

  The latest episode of Stick to Rugby, brought to you by Defender, welcomes broadcasting legend Clare Balding to the panel alongside Lawrence Dallaglio, Katy Daley-McLean, Scott Quinnell and Tom Shanklin. 🚨Clare opens up about her time at the heart of rugby league, why she believes the sport has fallen behind union, and what needs to change to secure its future. She reflects on the impact of the London 2012 Olympics, how it became a turning point for women’s sport, and what she’s seen since in terms of growth and visibility. 👑Away from rugby, Clare shares behind-the-scenes stories from Celebrity Traitors, the challenges of fronting huge national events, and how her passion for sport has shaped her broadcasting career. 🧐A wide-ranging and inspiring conversation with one of the most respected voices in British sport. It is NOT to be missed! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Shane Williams: Wales' Golden Era, Lions Comeback & Gatland Fight Secrets | STR EP 31

  Stick to Rugby, brought to you by Defender, is back as Lawrence Dallaglio, Tom Shanklin, Scott Quinell and Red Roses legend Nolli Waterman are joined by Welsh rugby legend Shane Williams.From being told he was too small for rugby to becoming World Player of the Year, Shane opens up on his remarkable journey through the highs and lows of Welsh rugby. He reveals the truth about his bust-up with Warren Gatland, what it was really like during Wales’ golden era, and how he ended up coming out of retirement for the Lions! 🦁The group also dive into Shane’s debut against New Zealand, the pressure of international rugby, and why beating England always meant so much. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿With just two days until the Red Roses launch their World Cup campaign, we look at what success will looks like for England and Nolli tells how pressure has such a big affect on players, no matter how good they are! 🌹🔥 A mix of brutal honesty, behind-the-scenes stories, and iconic rugby moments you won’t want to miss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Jason Fox: SAS Secrets, England Bootcamp Chaos & PTSD Recovery | Stick to Rugby EP 30

  Stick to Rugby, brought to you by Defender, is back with a bang as ex-special forces Jason Fox parachutes into the studio for a hard-hitting episode with Katy Daley-Mclean, Lawrence Dallaglio, Topsy Ojo and Lewis Moody just in time for the Women’s World Cup. 🪂Jason lifts the lid on covert missions, reveals SAS: Who Dares Wins intel, and debriefs us on what happened when Lawrence and his England teammates faced a brutal military-style boot camp. He also opens up about his battle with PTSD, the mission to stay authentic, and why pressure either makes or breaks you.Elsewhere, Katy and the team preview the tournament’s biggest talking points and are joined by actor Amy Nelsen, who plays Emily Valentine, the first recorded female rugby player, in Defender’s new World Cup campaign. 🏉From leadership and mental resilience to iconic rugby stories and historic moments this is a powerful episode you won’t want to miss.Over and out 🫡 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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