For the first time this season, we are without a guest but it allows us the chance to take a deeper dive into the new segments of the podcast, as well as some time to preview the NINE games we have coming up this weekend!

It's also John's birthday week so we, of course, celebrate the man himself by giving him free rein to do what he does best - talk!

Happy birthday, mate!

After Shire's strong start to the 2024/25 season, we invite Blair Forsyth to chat through all the good things happening at the club, Hearts & Balls Rugby 7s and even the late tackles he has been putting in on our very own host, Ross!

We also introduce 2 new segments of the pod - Community Spotlight and Coaches Questions - for the first time before previewing a mouthwatering D&G derby lined up this weekend!

We are back for Season 3 of the podcast and are delighted to welcome Sport & Community Coordinator and star rugby-mum Aileen Marchant on as our first guest! Aileen is the chief organiser of this weekend's 'Eat to Compete' girls' rugby day which is aimed to help young women across the country learn about health & nutrition in rugby!

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In part 2, John & Ross run through FIVE new segments that are coming to the show in S3 and, of course, preview this weekend's action as we celebrate the return of league rugby!