Best Rfu Podcasts (2024)

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118: SDG 2 and the role of the private sector in sustainable development: Chris Argent, Head of Sustainability & Corporate Affairs, AMEA, Syngenta 31:12

3d ago31:12

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Shownotes: Most people would agree that sustainability is a much-abused word. It has become a catch call phrase for individuals and businesses keen on asserting their ‘good for society/good for planet credentials’. As we hurtle towards 2030, the reality is that the private sector has a pivotal role to play in helping to meet the SDGs. Cynicism asid…

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Series 5 - Episode 39: Gloucester-Hartpury go back to back with a consecutive Championship Title; GB Sevens Men fail to reach the Olympics; England win in Tokyo 1:08:16

11d ago1:08:16

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The final pod of the season and a big thank you for sticking with us! A great one to finish on as Gloucester-Hartpury win their second consecutive PWR title, beating Bristol Bears in an exciting encounter down at Sandy Park. We discuss the day, the game and the after party! We also chat about the failure of GB Sevens men to reach the Olympic games …

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Series 5 - Episode 38: Season Review - 2023/2024 1:03:41

24d ago1:03:41

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Our attempt at a sensible and succinct review of the 2023/24 Gloucester Rugby Season. Ed Price James Eastwood (Snowy) Jim Harley

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117: Harnessing the power of GEDI to build a more inclusive organisation: Kavneet Sahni, Dasra 38:34

1M ago38:34

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Kavneet Dasra Shownotes: In my second innings I have been intentional about working with the third sector. Through The Elephant in the Room, I am able to engage vicariously with the sector without being a part of it. To some extent I have been able deepen my understanding and engagement with the sector through PRADAN where I truly believe there is …

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Series 5 - Episode 37: An interview with Natasha 'Mo' Hunt and Zoe Aldcroft 49:05

1M ago49:05

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Jim and Ed are joined by Gloucester-Hartpury co-captains Natasha 'Mo' Hunt and Zoe Aldcroft. They chat about this season, hopes for the future and more success (hopefully) including next years' World Cup and The Lions. Ed Price Jim Harley Zoe Aldcroft Natasha 'Mo' Hunt

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Series 5 - Episode 36: Gloucester fall at the Final hurdle; A Sixth Champions Cup win for Toulouse; Gloucester Hartpury taste defeat for the first time this season 1:22:44

2M ago1:22:44

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The eggs were all in one basket, but they were left scrambled by the Sharks at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. We chat through Gloucester's defeat in the Challenge Cup Final, where we think it went wrong and our experiences of the day and the final. The lads also discuss Toulouse winning their sixth Champions Cup in one of the all time great finals, as …

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Series 5 - Episode 35: Gloucester win final league game of the season; Cup final build up 1:16:46

2M ago1:16:46

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Following an awful league campaign, Gloucester signed off at Kingsholm with a win over Newcastle Falcons. We chat through the game, the positives and how we should view a win over an obviously poor opposition. Meanwhile, Gloucester-Hartpury continue their unbeaten run and secured top spot in the PWR. Finally we continue the Challenge Cup final buil…

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Series 5 - Episode 34: An interview with Gloucester Rugby Captain, Lewis Ludlow 47:44

2M ago47:44

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A chat with Lewis Ludlow about this season, the difficulties and challenges, his average week, how he deals with defeat and victory and whether he could secure Taylor Swift tickets. Ed Price Jim Harley Lewis Ludlow

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Series 5 - Episode 33: Gloucester lose 90 (NINETY) Nil away to Northampton; Rugby's new laws for next season 1:10:25

2M ago1:10:25

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Just when we thought it couldn't get any worse...A record all-time defeat for Gloucester, losing 90 points to nil away to Northampton Saints. There have been plenty of excuses trotted out to account for the dreadful league form and in particular this most embarrassing defeat. We discuss them and try to work out if any are 'legitimate'. We also chat…

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Series 5 - Episode 32: Gloucester beat Benetton Treviso to reach their 5th European Final; Semi-Final weekend review and Stuart Barnes' Times article 57:09

2M ago57:09

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Gloucester Rugby are heading to Tottenham after beating Benetton Treviso in the European Challenge Cup Semi-Final. We discuss the vast improvement on the previous week and the key performances, before running through our opponents in the Final - Sharks after their comeback win over Clermont. We also chat about the Champions Cup Semi finals before p…

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Series 5 - Episode 31: Possibly the angriest pod ever as Gloucester lose to Exeter at home; Red Roses Grand Slam, Glos-Hartpury come third in the Cup; Billy Vunipola, RFU and PRL agreement 1:14:40

3M ago1:14:40

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Firstly an apology as we have decided to leave a lot more of the swearing in this weeks pod, but we are sure you understand why. Gloucester lose another league game, this time to Exeter Chiefs, but it was the manner of the defeat and the apparent contempt shown to the Season ticket holders that grates most. Four very angry Cherry Jammers discuss th…

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116: Diversity and Inclusion in English Rugby: Conversation with Jatin Patel, Inclusion and Diversity Director RFU England 40:12

3M ago40:12

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Shownotes Nelson Mandela famously said, “Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does”. There are examples the world over whether it is Cricket, Football, Athletics, Tennis ……. It brings together fans and inspires current and future generations. However, like t…

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Series 5 - Episode 30: A much changed and young Gloucester side defeated away to Saracens, but snag a try bonus point; The Red Roses continue to win but is there a danger from too many one sided wins 57:29

3M ago57:29

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Back to the league again and another defeat - this time expected as a young and much changed Gloucester side lost away to Saracens. However a plucky final 10 minutes took advantage of some sloppy Sarries play and secured a Try bonus point. We chat through the game, whether the squad selection was the correct one is probably still to be decided, but…

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Series 5 - Episode 29: Gloucester reach the European Challenge Cup Final with a gritty win over Ospreys; European round-up and Mythical Gloucester games remembered 57:44

3M ago57:44

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Gloucester's incredible run in knock out competitions continues with a Quarter Final win over Ospreys. It means a Semi Final against Benetton Treviso in early May. We chat through the game and how the club might need to prioritise the Cup at the expense of the remaining league games. We also round-up the whole weekend of European fixtures, includin…

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Series 5 - Episode 28: Gloucester reach the Quarter Finals of the Challenge Cup; Bristol defeat review; Being blocked by Stephen Jones and full Last 16 European Round-up 1:19:12

3M ago1:19:12

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After a week off, we are back to review the whole weekend of European Rugby as Gloucester reach the Quarter Finals of the Challenge Cup following a hard fought win over Castres at Kingsholm. We also chat through the previous weeks league defeat to Bristol, before discussing all the games and the Quarter Final prospects in both European competitions…

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Series 5 - Episode 27: Gloucester beat Leicester at Welford Road for the first time since 2007; Women's Six Nations Review; TMO issues and Bristol preview 1:08:29

4M ago1:08:29

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This episode is dedicated to the memory of Ruby Cole, a young Gloucester supporter who tragically passed away last week. All our thoughts are with Jo and Neville at this difficult time, as well as all of Ruby's family and friends. There is a Go Fund Me page, in memory of Ruby, aiming to raise funds for Great Western Air Ambulance. The link can be f…

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Series 5 - Episode 26: Gloucester win the Premiership Cup Final at Kingsholm; Six Nations Final weekend review 1:08:09

4M ago1:08:09

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After 9 long years, Gloucester once again win some silverware after beating Leicester in the Premiership Cup Final at a raucous Kingsholm. We chat through the game, the performances that made a difference, the atmosphere and even the music. We also discuss the final weekend of Six Nations action, including a review of another encouraging England pe…

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115: A conversation with Taisha Nurse, Global Senior Director, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, McDermott 29:04

4M ago29:04

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Shownotes On The Elephant in the Room podcast it has been my endeavour to spotlight leaders from the global majority. I recently had the privilege to speak with Taisha Nurse, Global Senior Director, Diversity Equity and Inclusion at McDermott. As a senior HR practitioner she has been responsible for building Centre’s of Excellence across multiple g…

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Series 5 - Episode 25: England beat Ireland with their best performance in 5 years; Italy beat Scotland and Wales heading for the Wooden Spoon; Glos-Hartpury secure a Home Semi and Prem Final preview 1:09:03

4M ago1:09:03

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After five long years of generally seeing England put in average performances (all be it, with some good results) finally a performance to be proud of as the men in white ruined Ireland's Grand Slam dreams. The lads chat through all the Six Nations action, including Italy's deserved win over Scotland and a resurgent French side hammering Wales. Mea…

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Series 5 - Episode 24: Gloucester-Hartpury make it 12 wins from 12 in the league, Gareth Anscombe and Christian Wade rumours, Jake Polledri retires and Listener Questions 1:12:04

4M ago1:12:04

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A massive thank you to everyone who sent in some questions over the past week. We have decided to focus on the quick fire ones this time round as we want to make sure we have a full house for the more 'in-depth' questions. Gloucester Hartpury continued their unbeaten run in the league, making it 12 from 12 - Jim gives us the lowdown on the game and…

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114: Steps to building an inclusive recruitment process, with Rohan Shah, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Ruben Sinclair 43:03

4M ago43:03

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Shownotes: People recruit people from the industry, but also people who look like them, behave like them, are from a similar background, use a similar language... Would you agree? If this is the reality, the question is how important is inclusive recruitment for the PR industry or businesses in general? And what does 'inclusive' recruitment actuall…

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Series 5 - Episode 23: Gloucester reach the Premiership Cup Final; Leicester win to set-up Kingsholm showpiece; Glos-Hartpury reach the top; England A Squad announcement plus rumours and re-signings 1:25:25

5M ago1:25:25

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A hard fought win for Gloucester over defending Champions Exeter means the Cherry and Whites have reached their first Final since 2018 - a win for Leicester away to Ealing, means that Kingsholm will be the venue. We discuss the performances, the win and how the cup competitions continue to give us hope for the season. The lads also chat through the…

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Series 5 - Episode 22: Glos Hartpury with another comeback win; England beat Wales; Scotland hilariously robbed, Ireland ease to a win over Italy; How can we fix rugby? 1:23:51

5M ago1:23:51

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Another superb comeback for Gloucester Hartpury as they overturn a large second half deficit to beat local rivals Bristol. Jim takes us through the game and the importance of keeping this unbeaten run going. Elsewhere, in the Six Nations, England managed to sneak a win over a young Wales side, Ireland eased passed a disappointing Italy while Scotla…

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113: The transformational power of 'Cultural Intelligence' in driving behaviour change and actions: Ritika Wadhwa, Founder Prabhaav Global 31:06

5M ago31:06

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Shownotes The Elephant in the Room podcast was in hibernation in December and January. We are back this week with our first episode of the year with the indomitable Ritika Wadhwa. Ritika Wadhwa is a strategic advisory board member for British Transport Police, is a Fellow at the Society of Leadership Fellows, Windsor Castle, a Board Director and Tr…

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Series 5 - Episode 21: Six Nations Round One review; Potential Saudi investment into Gloucester; Glos-Hartpury's incredible comeback and general nonsense about American Football 1:30:27

5M ago1:30:27

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Just when we thought we would be having a relatively quiet few weeks discussing the Six Nations and the Glos-Hartpury women's fixtures, news broke of potential Saudi investment into Gloucester and three other Premiership clubs. The guys give their honest opinions on the issue, before chatting through Gloucester-Hartpury's incredible comeback win ov…

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Series 5 - Episode 20: Gloucester win their first league game in 10! Premiership Cup dilemma; Six Nations preview 1:03:31

6M ago1:03:31

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After 100 days, 9 consecutive league defeats and lots and lots of misery the Cherry and Whites finally managed to put in a decent performance to beat an all be it depleted Sale Sharks side. The lads chat through the performance, the improvements, the key players and the much needed perspective to the result. We also discuss the upcoming Premiership…

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Series 5 - Episode 19: Two wins in Europe, another game against Castres; Glos-Hartpury keep on winning; LRZ off to the NFL 1:10:18

6M ago1:10:18

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After a week off due to Ed not having a voice following the victory up in a cold Edinburgh, the boys are back and for once are generally happy! We chat through both victories and a much better performance against an all be it weakened French opposition. Could this be the catalyst for a win in the league over Sale Sharks? We also mull over Glos-Hart…

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Series 5 - Episode 18: Listeners Questions - Best pub? Which Bath player we would sign? What would we waste £200k on? Oh and the review of Gloucester's ninth consecutive league defeat to Bath 43:53

6M ago43:53

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A new record broken for Gloucester Rugby and an unwanted one at that. The Cherry and Whites slipped to their ninth consecutive league defeat, this time away to arch rivals Bath. We chat through the game and the need for change, especially in the coaching department. Before that we do have some fun with your excellent questions sent in via Twitter, …

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Series 5 - Episode 17: Two defeat over Christmas including at Twickenham; the BIG GAME Experience; Success for Glos-Hartpury and missing Stats 1:09:57

6M ago1:09:57

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After two more defeats in the league, Gloucester have now equalled the worst run in the Premiership for the club of consecutive losses. Are there any positives to pull out (other than four losing bonus points)? What next for George Skivington and the rest of the coaches? Will the Bath game be where we pull the plug? We discuss the performances and …

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Series 5 - Episode 16: The return of the Cherryettes (sort of); Reworking a classic; Successive European wins and new threads for Glos-Hartpury 58:33

7M ago58:33

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Two successive wins in Europe have given the club a bit of positivity after a few disappointing weeks. We chat through the victories over Clermont and Black Lion, while also discussing the reworking by the club and local band Tux Fizz of "We are the Glo'ster Boys", the (sort of) return of the Cherryettes and Glos-Hartpury's excellent start to their…

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112: The trailblazers fostering an inclusive culture: In conversation with Nicky Regazzoni and George Blizzard, Co-Founders, The PR Network 40:47

7M ago40:47

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Shownotes: I talk a lot about women, mothers/carers, mid-career professionals, and leadership. Of course, these are intersecting identities that coalesce at different points in life to create additional barriers for working women. We are not even talking about race, disability, ethnicity, ageism etc. And I talk about these issues because I was sque…

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Series 5 - Episode 15: Gloucester defeated again - what are the next steps for the players, board and supporters; European preview and Farrell steps back from International duty 55:32

7M ago55:32

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Another week, another defeat. Six in a row for the third time under George Skivington. We ask what the players, board and the supporters need to do? Buckle up and endure the rest of the season, actively make moves to change things, should supporters consider making their feelings known more vocally? Is that 'too football'??? We also chat through th…

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Series 5 - Episode 14: Gloucester lose again at Home in the Slater Cup; Glos-Hartpury kick off their campaign with a big win over Leicester Women 1:03:09

8M ago1:03:09

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It's going to get better soon isn't it? Until then, we have to cope with yet another poor performance and big defeat at home. We chat through the latest loss to Leicester Tigers and try and find any positives from one of the more disappointing displays in a long time. However, we are cheered by the continuing brilliance of Gloucester-Hartpury as th…

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Series 5 - Episode 13: Gloucester last minute heartbreak away to Exeter; RIP Ken Nottage; The future of Rugby once again in the balance including Promotion and Relegation (Again!) 1:17:50

8M ago1:17:50

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***Apologies for the delay in publishing this episode, blame Ed and his inability to press buttons in the correct order*** After a heart breaking last kick defeat away to Exeter for the Cherry and Whites, we discuss whether it was bad luck, or bad coaching that led to Gloucester chucking away a 9 point lead with 5 minutes to go. The guys also chat …

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Series 5 - Episode 12: Gloucester lose to Bath in the West Country Derby. 55:52

8M ago55:52

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After a superb first 40 minutes, unfortunately Gloucester were unable to stop their west country rivals from scoring 35 points in the second half to win once again at Kingsholm We discuss the performance, the game and where this leaves George Skivington. How long can this continue? Ed Price Lawrence Landray (Loz) Russ Brookes…

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111: The role of HR in curating organisational purpose and culture: Marcia La-Rose, Group People & Diversity Director, Four Communications 26:02

8M ago26:02

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R7HlirRiUQqzThp7cBa8 Shownotes: A couple of months back I spoke with Marcia La Rose, Group People and Diversity Director, Four Agency Worldwide. Her story is uplifting - she has been at the agency for over 2 decades with over a decade in leadership roles and has been heavily involved in the agency’s acquisition of B-Corp status. In our freewheeling…

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Series 5 - Episode 11: Gloucester defeated away to Sale; World Cup review and Red Roses win the inaugural WXV1 Tournament 1:20:38

8M ago1:20:38

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Gloucester suffered a successive defeat, this time away to perennial bogey team Sale. A disappointing performance further compounded by a confusing team selection has put some unwanted pressure on George Skivington. We discuss the game and where Gloucester go from here. We also chat through the Rugby World Cup and where it ranks as a tournament ove…

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Series 5 - Episode 10: South Africa win the Rugby World Cup, England finish third; Gloucester beaten by Saracens on a fright night friday 1:29:01

9M ago1:29:01

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After two months, the World Cup ends with South Africa being crowned Champions for a fourth time. We discuss the game and the incidents, asking whether it really matters it wasn't a great game? England finished third after beating Argentina. We also discuss Gloucester's defeat to Saracens at Kingsholm and debate if it was really as bad as we first …

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Series 5 - Episode 9: Gloucester win their first away league match for a year; England nearly pull off a miracle; New Zealand hammer Argentina 1:29:33

9M ago1:29:33

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Gloucester secured their first away victory in the Premiership in 364 days, beating Falcons during Storm Babet. We chat through the game, the massive positives and the slight concerns (the last 20 minutes in particular). Talking of last 20 minutes, we also pick the bones out of England's last gasp defeat to South Africa in theWorld Cup Semi Final. …

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Series 5 - Episode 8: Gloucester defeat Quins with last minute drama; World Cup Quarter Final Reviews 1:18:46

9M ago1:18:46

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After an incredible weekend of rugby with two of the greatest games of modern times, plus a dramatic finish to Gloucester's bonus point victory over Harlequins we have a lot to talk about. The lads discuss the games, the major talking points and why England probably won't make it to the Final. Ed Price James Eastwood (Snowy) Russ Brookes Jim Harley…

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110: Building a purpose led, B-Corp business: A conversation with Kirsty Leighton, CEO and Founder Milk & Honey PR 29:15

9M ago29:15

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Shownotes I recently spoke with Kirsty Leighton Founder and Managing Partner of award winning consultancy Milk & Honey PR, the highest scoring B Corp global communications agency in the world. As someone who speaks so much about purpose, it is always a great learning opportunity for me to engage with people/founders who believe in the power of purp…

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109: The relevance of context, leadership and doing DEIB right: Akin Thomas CEO and Founder AKD Solutions Ltd 33:39

9M ago33:39

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SHOWNOTES: How does context help up define and be comfortable with who we are? In a recent conversation with Akin Thomas we spoke the role of context and how it helps us define our identity. We also spoke about his entrepreneurial streak, how the Johnson and Johnson credo inspired him to define it for his business. In this very thought provoking an…

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Series 5 - Episode 7: Gloucester beat Hartpury and the Barbarians in successive days; Chat around the World Cup and Lille experience plus Jersey Reds in trouble 1:02:28

10M ago1:02:28

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After our first weekend away in Lille to watch England v Chile, the lads discuss the pros and cons of the stadium and overall experience including an unfortunate incident involving Jim, a lovely Belgian triple, a wonky table and a girl on crutches. We also chat through the two victories over the weekend against Hartpury and Barbarians respectively.…

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108: Power and influence of top 2000 companies in achieving the SDGs: Samantha Ndiwalana, World Benchmarking Alliance 21:27

10M ago21:27

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Shownotes A while ago I invited Samantha Ndiwalana, a Senior Researcher at World Benchmarking Alliance to talk about the pivotal role of the private sector in meeting the SDGs. The WBA maps 2000 of the worlds most influential companies. The influence is staggering, the companies have over $36.5 trillion in revenue and employ more than 97 million pe…

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Series 5 - Episode 6: An interview with former player and newly appointed Gloucester Rugby CEO, Alex Brown. 55:30

10M ago55:30

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Ed speaks to former Gloucester Rugby player and candidate for the Hall of Fame Alex Brown. They chat about Alex's playing career and his move into the administrative side, plus his newly appointed role as CEO. Ed Price Alex Brown

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107: Championing accessible tourism: Neha Arora, Founder, Planet Abled 35:35

10M ago35:35

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Shownotes: As a podcast host I meet so many inspiring people - I recently met with Neha Arora, who quit her job after working for nearly a decade in the private sector to set up Planet Abled (2016) with a vision to make travel/tourism accessible and inclusive for people with disabilities. Today, Planet Abled has grown to become a destination develo…

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Series 5 - Episode 5: World Cup Week 1 including an improbable win for England; Wales sneak past Fiji and Gloucester start their Cup campaign with a win 1:23:07

10M ago1:23:07

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An exciting first weekend of World Cup action culminated with an all-time classic between Fiji and Wales, with the boys from the wrong side of the Severn sneaking over the line thanks to a dropped pass by Semi Radrada. We discuss all the big games affecting the Home Nations plus France's opening night win over the All Blacks. We also chat through G…

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Series 5 - Episode 4: Our Gloucester Rugby Hall of Fame Selections - The Backs 1:30:11

10M ago1:30:11

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Following on from our previous pod, here are selections and general musings for our Hall of Fame selections for Gloucester's Backs. Enjoy! Ed Price Jim Harley Russ Brookes

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Series 5 - Episode 3: Our Gloucester Rugby Hall of Fame Selections - The Forwards; Plus Jim and Ed played a bit of rugby! 1:21:50

10M ago1:21:50

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This week we have a special double episode where the lads choose the Cherry Jam selections for the Gloucester Hall of Fame. This episode focuses on the forwards. We also discuss Jim and Ed's return to the rugby field and exactly how Ed managed to injure himself in the warm-up! Ed Price Jim Harley Russ Brookes…

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106: State of Black and Ethnic Minority leaders in Board rooms and the C-Suite: Barbara Philips, Chair REEB, PRCA a 29:42

11M ago29:42

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Shownotes After the initial high of 2020/21 DEIB/A or whatever you would like to call it, is facing rough going - budgets are being cut, dedicated DEI staff are being sacked or are leaving in droves. Organisations are using the cost of living crisis and economic slowdown as an excuse which doesn’t really make sense - are they easily expendable? Wha…

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