NextGenRugby Podcast: Post Merchiston Interviews

Sam and Wilf are on location for another episode of the podcast, from the centre of the First Team Pitch at St Joseph's College! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Podcast was recorded straight after the Merchiston Castle Festival, where Wilf caught up with the commentary team, tournament organisers, and a plethora of players in Edinburgh! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam and Wilf are in the Studio to preview tommorrow's Merchiston Castle Festival with Merchi DOR Jack Moran! Tune in to the tournament this Saturday and Sunday at www.nextgenlive.stream! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the RFU ACE Leagues, both Boys and Girls, set to kick off - the guys sat down with James Peters - the man in charge at Loughborough College, who compete in both leagues, to preview the ACE season!With plenty changing in the league, it's an exciting year ahead!Who do you think will emerge as champions?If you want to learn more about ACE Rugby at Loughborough College, and have an interest in joining the programme in September 2027, then you can express your interest here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/YfChfDAcHW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The guys are back in studio and with the Scottish Boys U18 Open Competition entering the midway point - already (!) - they break down what's been happening, what's coming up, and who they think is looking good!Can a club side break into the semi finals? Will Strathallan go back to back? How telling was Merchiston Castle's victory at George Watson's? Could Edinburgh Academy do it in their debut season?The guys break it all down here!Make sure to catch this weekend's U18 Open Competition LIVE GAME on Saturday morning when Marr Rugby host Ayr RFC - LIVE on NextGenLive and Scottish Rugby's YouTube Channels! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The guys are back in studio to announce the winners of the inaugural NextGenLive Schools Rugby Awards!Congratulations to all the winners - and the nominees - an incredible season to cover!Let us know in the comments and on socials who you'd have chosen, and who missed out on nomination that you'd like to have seen on the shortlists!Keep an eye out for the big awards dinner next season... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following on from last week's individual awards nominations, the team debate the team award nominations for the first ever NextGenLive Schools Rugby awards!Do you agree with their nominees list? Let us know in the comments! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After the announcement of the first ever NextGenLive Schools Rugby awards, the team debate their nominees for the individual awards!Do you agree with their choices? Let us know in the comments! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The guys are back in studio and joined by regular commentator Sam Bourke to announce a very special new launch for the upcoming season - looking back on the best of the 2025/26 UK Schools Rugby Season!Have a listen, and let us know what you think of what's to come! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new season looms and the Senior Academy Draft is back! 81 players were awarded Gallagher PREM Senior Academy contracts this year, and like last year the guys are drawing their best XVs from those players!Incredible players to choose from after the Defender PREM Next Gen season, so many tough choices to make, and some outstanding players that don't even make the 3 XVs!Who's XV is best? Angus', Sam's, or Wilf's? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.