From the delights of the early days of professionalism at Bramley Road to the heights of three Lions tours, Richard Hill takes us on his rugby journey. Hear about fights with Lydney RFC in the cup, being mistaken for the Fiji captain and why he never actually got his 2005 Lions call-up. This is his Rugby Life.
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EP1: John Taylor - 1971
We kick off Series Two with former Wales and British & Irish Lion John Taylor, who remembers when he first came across JPR Williams, the victory of 1971, refusing to play against apartheid South Africa, rooming with the great Willie John McBride, and becoming mates with George Best. This is his Rugby Life.
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EP8: Jill Douglas
This week we speak to Jill Douglas, the legendary presenter who's been part and parcel of the Six Nations since the late 1990s. From her upbringing in the rugby heartlands of the Scottish Borders, Jill tells us about her rugby folk singing father, her friendship with Doddie Weir, what happens when snooker players get angry, and why proper journalism matters. This is her Rugby Life.
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EP7: Martin Bayfield
This week we speak to a man who played for British & Irish Lions, won Grand Slams with England and was the body double for Hagrid in the Harry Potter movies, Martin Bayfield. We talk about his life in the wizarding world, almost landing the role of Darth Vader, and even some rugby too, from the legendary 90s England team to the heartbreak of retirement. This is his Rugby Life.
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EP6: Adam Bishop
This week we're joined by Adam Bishop, a two-time winner of Britain's Strongest Man and former S&C coach at Harlequins. We ask him about his time in rugby, his target of deadlifting 505 kilos and who would be in a Strongman sevens team. This is his Rugby Life.
Rugby Lives brings you interviews with people from beyond the sport of rugby to talk about their passion for the oval ball. From the makers of The Rugby Journal. Head to therugbyjournal.com for more.
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