21: Blindside: Gavin Thomas

Matt Banahan joins the show to talk about his move to coaching with the Scottish women's team, plus his return to playing in the historic cross-code 745 game at Headingley. The game will be played in tribute to Rob Burrow and organised by Ed Slater and tickets can still be brought here - https://www.therhinos.co.uk/rob-burrow-cbe/the-745-game .

Sam Larner is joined by Rocky Clark to talk about her exceptional career and what comes after the boots are hung up.

Sam Roberts is away this week, but his replacement is Rugby World Cup winner Rocky Clark. In this episode, Sam Larner and Clark talk about the upcoming Rugby World Cup and which teams will enjoy success in the UK.

Sam Roberts and Sam Larner are joined by the ever excellent Luke Pearce to talk about refereeing in the age of social media, plus Luke is asked what happens if a mascot tries to interfere in play...

Sam Roberts and Sam Larner return to preview the four home nations chances ahead of the Autumn Internationals. Plus, they discuss the storm in the teacup which is Hakagate!

Gavin Thomas is a grassroots legend. He's been involved in running clubs, running competitions, and most importantly playing over 500 grassroots matches. Gavin tells us stories about the game, why he loves it, and what he thinks about the future.

Sam Larner and Sam Roberts are joined by their biggest guest to date; Israel Dagg. The All Blacks' legend tells them about his humble upbringing, his unplanned retirement, and the northern hemisphere club he almost signed for.

Sam Roberts and Sam Larner return to pull together their XV of New Zealanders who played in Britain and Ireland. Plus, should Exeter or Gloucester be more optimistic of turning things around? Finally, news of an enormous guest who will be gracing us with their presence on Monday's Blindside edition.

Sam Roberts is joined this week by Bath's Head of Analysis Dan Cooper to talk about what an analyst actually does and what clubs focus on behind closed doors. He is also joined by Sam Larner who hops the fence this week and sits in the guest chair to discuss the differences between in-club analysis and social media analysis.

In light of the recent proposed law changes by World Rugby, the Sams discuss what they might mean for the game, plus which are inspired and which should be chucked out immediately!