Rugby Legends with Arthur Dickins
Welcome to Rugby Legends – the podcast that brings you insight and advice from international players and coaches for young rugby players who are keen to learn and get better. I’m Arthur Dickins, I’m 13 years old and a keen rugby player. In each episode I sit down with amazing current and former stars of rugby to hear about their journey from first picking up a rugby ball to playing and coaching at the highest level. I get to ask them the kinds of questions that my fellow age-grade rugby players (and their coaches!) want to ask, such as: What made you pick rugby over other sports? How did you arrive in your position? How did you know you were good enough to go professional? What’s the best advice you received from a coach? How do you deal with nerves before a big game? How do you bounce back from a bad game? And lots more! If you are a young player such as me, a coach of young players, or you simply love rugby, I think you’ll really enjoy hearing the wisdom, knowledge and experience shared by these inspiring legends of the game.
Episodes
22 episodes
Sevens Special - Marcus Watson | From Grassroots to Olympic Glory
Olympic rugby changes how a player sees the game, and in this episode of Rugby Legends, Marcus Watson explains exactly why. From choosing World Rugby Sevens Series over the traditional fifteen-a-side route, to discovering how brutally demanding...
Scotland Icon Kenny Logan Tells All | From Adversity to Rugby's Biggest Era of Change
Kenny Logan joins Rugby Legends for a brilliant, honest conversation that moves far beyond career highlights. From Scotland’s current Six Nations challenge to the reality of life before professionalism, this episode gives young players and long...
The Rugby Trainer: Coaching Rugby's Next Generation
Arthur sits down with Ben John, known to millions as The Rugby Trainer, for a conversation packed with practical advice for young players, parents, and coaches who want to understand what really improves rugby performance. From building the wor...
James Haskell Unfiltered: From England Caps to Global Stages
In this episode of Rugby Legends, Arthur Dickins is joined by James Haskell, one of the most recognisable personalities English rugby has produced. A former England and Wasps flanker with 77 caps, James is also now one of t...
Fin Smith: England’s Next Great Fly-Half
In this episode of Rugby Legends, Arthur Dickins is joined by Fin Smith, one of England’s most composed young fly-halves and a key leader at Northampton Saints. Still only 23, Fin already brings calm control, sharp communic...
Will Greenwood: The Pursuit of Better
In this episode of Rugby Legends, Arthur Dickins sits down with England World Cup winner and three-time British & Irish Lion, Will Greenwood, for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, learning, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of...
Martin Johnson: Winning at Every Level
In this episode of Rugby Legends, Arthur Dickins is joined by one of the most respected figures the game has ever produced — Martin Johnson. Former England captain, World Cup winner, Lions leader, and a player who defined what standards really ...
Freddie Steward: Inside The England Camp
Inside this special Rugby Legends episode, Arthur sits down with England fullback Freddie Steward for a conversation that lifts the curtain on elite rugby life. From inside jokes at Pennyhill Park to the toughest opponents he has ever faced, th...
Charlie Hodgson: The Thinking Game of Playing Fly Half
Charlie Hodgson joins Arthur to share the real thinking game behind playing fly half at the highest level. From being a nervous nine year old who would not get out of the car, to becoming the Premiership’s all time leading points scorer, Charli...
Lewis Moody: Tenacity, Persistence and Never Giving Up
Lewis Moody, also known as “Mad Dog,” joins Arthur Dickins on Rugby Legends to share stories from his journey as one of England’s fiercest flankers. From his first tackles as a five-year-old to winning the 2003 Rugby World Cup, Lewis opens up a...
Richard Hill: Lessons from a World Cup Winner and Lions Legend
Richard Hill – World Cup winner, England legend, and the ultimate back row warrior. In this episode of Rugby Legends, Richard opens up about his journey from multi-sport beginnings to becoming one of the most respected flankers in rugby history...
Jim Hamilton: Scotland Rugby Legend on Life, Leicester & The Rugby Pod
Jim Hamilton, former Scotland lock and British & Irish Lion, joins Arthur Dickins on Rugby Legends to share his journey from football pitches in Coventry to the world’s biggest rugby stages.Jim talks openly about his late start in ru...
Jack Nowell: Forging a Career at Exeter and Beyond
Jack Nowell’s journey from the Cornish coast to the international rugby stage is packed with surprises, challenges, and lessons every young player can learn from. In this episode, Arthur sits down with the England and British & Irish Lions ...
Ugo Monye: Lessons from Lions Tours & Premiership Wins
Ugo Monye’s journey from a 13-year-old beginner to an England winger, British & Irish Lion, and TV presenter is packed with lessons for young players. In this Rugby Legends episode, Arthur Dickins sits down with Ugo to uncover the mindset, ...
Greig Laidlaw on Captaincy, Decision-Making and Half-Back Mastery
Greig Laidlaw’s rugby brain is one of the sharpest the game has ever seen. This episode dives into what really goes into being a captain, goal-kicker, and decision-maker at the highest level.From his early days in Scotland to leading his...
David Flatman: Rugby Heroes and Hard Hits
David Flatman isn’t your average rugby legend. He’s honest, funny, and absolutely packed with stories from his playing days and beyond. In this episode, he breaks down the reality of pro rugby—injuries, team dynamics, and the mental grind most ...
The Mindset That Outlasts Injury - Leon Lloyd
Leon Lloyd's story is packed with moments that’ll inspire anyone chasing their dreams. In this episode, Leon takes us through the highs and lows of his rugby journey - from football heartbreak to playing professional rugby by the age of 17....
Ollie Lawrence - What It Really Takes to Make It
What makes someone give up one dream to chase another?In this episode, Ollie Lawrence shares how he left behind a promising football future to go all-in on rugby—and went pro at just 16. He talks about the pressure of making that decisio...
Sir Clive Woodward - Mindset Wins Matches
What does it take to win a World Cup—not just as a player, but as the coach leading your country to victory?In this episode of Rugby Legends, Arthur interviews Sir Clive Woodward, the coach who led England to glory in 2003. But this isn’...
Steve Borthwick on Mistakes, Pressure, and Pride
Arthur Dickins sits down with one of the biggest minds in rugby—Steve Borthwick, England head coach and former international captain. From his early playing days to standing at the front of the national team, Steve shares the lessons that made ...
Dan Biggar - The Pressure, The Kicks, The Glory
In this opening chapter, Arthur Dickins kicks off his conversation with Dan Biggar, one of Wales’ most legendary rugby players. Dan has played over 100 times for Wales, been on two British & Irish Lions tours, and captained his country. But...