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  • We are back with another weekly guest episode, this time with Romanian international Jason Tomane 🇷🇴

    From playing at the 2023 Rugby World Cup against the Springboks, to his move to Romania in his early 20s and so much MORE, Jason had some great stories 🏉

    Shares and follows are much appreciated ❤️

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    Time stamps:

    2:14 First memory of rugby

    3:11 Did Jason play both codes?

    4:33 Did Jason play with any NRL lads?

    6:57 Play with anyone at Aussie youth level?

    6:50 Jason’s move to Canberra

    9:10 Jason’s move to Hong Kong

    11:14 Jason’s move to Romania

    12:19 Decision to go to Romania

    13:30 Initial thoughts of Romania

    15:05 Culture shocks of Romania

    16:25 Relationship with Hinckley Vaovasa

    17:40 Romanian style of rugby

    19:07 Difference between Bucharest and Baia Mare

    20:57 Why he prefers Baia Mare

    21:33 Dynamics between locals and foreign born Romanian players

    22:27 How Jason’s Romanian debut came about

    24:37 Samoan and Cook Islander eligibility

    26:10 Resurgence under Gerard

    27:47 Feelings about RWC 2023 call up

    29:10 What did Jason learn from RWC opposition

    29:48 Improvements to Romania playing RWC opposition

    30:33 Romanian Wolves experience

    31:00 Thoughts on Rugby Europe Super Cup

    32:00 Thoughts on Six Nations expansion

    33:00 Romania reaching Georgia’s level

    34:11 Thoughts on Expansion of the RWC

    34:50 Message to T2 eligible players

  • 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 Laybourne joins us 🇸🇪

    From an unmatched insight about Leicester Tigers prop Ale Loman, to some great stories about the realities of working with limited resources and so much MORE, it is not one to be missed

    Shares and follows are much appreciated ❤️ Stay tuned for more episodes from players all around the world 🌍

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    Time stamps:

    2:16 - Recent training camp

    4:12- The team playing Rugby 25

    4:35- Challenges of coaching Sweden while being based in UK

    6:05- Prioritising tactics or connection

    8:10- Language barriers

    10:24- Sweden’s coaching staff

    12:37- Sleeping on sofa while in camp and making 40 sandwiches for the players

    14:20- Referee in the camp to help with discipline

    15:00- Personal life

    16:51- Upcoming Rugby Europe Trophy games v Luxembourg and Poland

    20:49- 2 year cycle of Rugby Europe Trophy

    21:50- The rise of Sweden from Rugby Europe conference to potentially getting into the Championship

    23:08- The sacrifices his players make to play for their country

    24:15-Switzerland getting beaten heavily in Championship, how Sweden might feel about that

    27:25- Why they play in Trelleborg

    30:48- Weather challenges

    31:50- Ale Loman first impressions

    34:05- Loman’s position change

    36:25- Loman’s move to England

    39:25- Player’s Passion for playing for Sweden and challenges for T2 players to play for their country

    40:16- Max Green eligibility for Sweden

    42:50- Clubs not releasing players for international duty

    43:32- English Championship needs more Tier 2 players

    45:33- Tier 2 players not being able to play for their nation

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  • 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 Worley 🇭🇰 Formerly of Racing 92 and Northampton Saints, Matt has a great insight into life as a rugby player and has some brilliant stories 🏉 Speaking on his 'publicity stunt' move to France, the hopes of a first Rugby World Cup for his country and so much more, it is not one to be missed 🔥

    Shares and follows appreciated massively ❤️ Guest episodes out every Monday

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    TikTok: Coming soon...

    Time Stamps:

    3:45 First question- Hong Kong rugby and upbringing

    7:47- Life outside of rugby

    9:12 Move to Racing 92

    14:24- Going to university and life after rugby

    16:45- Championship expansion and league’s communication to players

    18:30- Prem Rugby Cup benefits

    20:47- World Cup expansion positives

    22:25- Hong Kong tour of South America and upcoming potential European tour

    23:58- Hong Kong team in Japanese leagues

    25:20- Potential additions to Hong Kong 15s team

    28:10- Asian rugby standard

    29:19- Message to Tier 2 eligible players

    30:08- Conclusion