

The Cob Pod
By mmoreve
Cobham Rugby Club Rugby Pod for the Rugby World Cup 2023

A first-team winning ways, a successful Lisbon tour and Friday Night Lights! Loads to catch up on this week. Guest Owen Ashton joins the team with the under-16 boys' tour stories, alongside news from across the club, former-player reunions and young volunteers giving something back. And Cobby drops in to explain the Cobham 500 Club relaunch. A rugby quiz, a cheeseboard and a draw that doesn’t quite go to plan, and you’ve got another very Cobham conversation.

Get your ears around this one! The team are back with some updates on what has been going on, latest on seniors rugby, youth and minis. It's a busy time at Cobham - your most essential podcast is back.

And what a season it has been. Mick, Lunny, Pete and Alex meet for the final time this season. We catch up on recent matches, tours including special guest Harry Bartlett who shares his experience of the support provided by both the Injured Players Foundation and the Matt Hampson Trust. For the last time this year, get your ears around the best Cobham rugby podcast.

Well done to everyone involved, an amazing game - listen to the detail from Davo and Lipps. Also catch up on Colts semi final wins, U15 Boys wins and mark the diary for upcoming events.

It's landed - the podcast you've been waiting for... We welcome 1st XV captain and former 1st XV captain onto the pod to discuss Hove, and upcoming game on Saturday. Plus we look back on the Cobham Monaco experience, and cup games excitement. Strap yourselves in! This is epic.

Episode 10 is special as we're joined by Dr David Silver and Cobham DoR Billy Davison. Catch up on the latest seniors progress and update on concussion in rugby. What an episode!

We're back - the Six Nations prediction is still on? And we're joined by some of the most important people in the club. Get your ears round the latest podcast from your rugby club.

Mick, Pete, Lunny and Alex are joined by special guests from the youth coaches again this week. Expect your usual update on what's happening around the club. Perfect commuting listening - get your ears round this!!

Great to get the band back together. SO many games to report on from the Christmas period - 1st XV, U22s, U23 womens team - Loads! And we got together a group of youth boys coaches to chat season so far and upcoming cup matches. Find out about upcoming social events and matches - get your ears round this!

In a special Christmas episode: Mick, Rich, Pete, Lunny and Deaf Alex are joined by Cobham DoR Billy Davison. We look back on the season so far and look ahead to the coming match on Saturday as Cobham welcome Weybridge Vandals to the Memorial Ground. A pod perfect for your ears - have a listen and share with a friend, it's the Christmas gift of choice!!

Dive back into Cobham rugby with Mick, Pete and Alex. With Lunny away for a few days, the lads look back on a fantastic day vs London Cornish, and the opening of the new Lionel Frewen stand. Time to get your travel sorted for Saturday - 2pm at Old Rutlishians.

Ok ok - we've been away a couple of weeks but we're back with a treat! The CobPod talks mental health and benefits of rugby and talking about mental health. We also welcome soon to be 100th capper Louis Porter to the pod. We take our usual look back and forward for the youth games, and talk all things rugby. Is this the best rugby club pod around? It is in our opinion! Please be aware, this episode includes discussion on suicide - if that's not for you the please give this pod a miss. And remember, if you or someone you know is struggling then reach out for help. Samaritans – 24/7 listening support for anyone in distress📞 Call: 116 123 (free)🌐 samaritans.org

Mr Richard Neish makes a return to the hot seat in this crammed episode. We have guest Dave Stewart to talk seniors rugby and the game last weekend. And we look forward to the coming weekend with a chat with our host's longtime friend Matt Bell from Old Wimbledonians, Cobham's opponents at the weekend. We also chat to Louise Pike, Minis Chair and Andy Taylor, current U5s Head Coach. Pete, Lunny and Alex talk all things club related. You need to get this in your ears.

We have a special pod for you this week as we welcome Harlequins player, Grace Crompton, as our guest host. She's joined by Mags, Becky and Vicky as they talk latest club updates, youth results and make their predictions for the World Cup final on Saturday. Don't miss it!

Mick, Pete, Owen and Alex are joined by Kevin from the club's new sponsors, Finseta, and 1sts player Tom Davison. Join us to find out more about the start to the 1sts and 2nds seasons. Hear from our new sponsor's journey from City Lunch to the Pod booth. Competition winner announced and youth section fixtures are up and running. Listen in, get involved.

Cobham Director of Rugby, Billy Davison, joins us for a look back on an enjoyable and successful pre-season, and onwards to the first game of the season away at Old Caterhamians. With non-rugby related injuries keeping Mick out of the hot seat, we're joined by Richard Neish as guest presenter. Special guest Jon Bates from www.coachcentered.com talks all things coaching and development before the new season starts. Dive in, enjoy and subscribe!

Forget the Oasis reunion, the CobPod is back! Join Pete, Lunny, Alex and Mick as we dive back into preseason. Listen in to Charley and Fin Want lift the lid on training and who's finding the preseason fitness a little harder after some time away - this is place! Plus, we have a special feature on the Women's Rugby World Cup and all the usual news from around the club. Enjoy!

Join us for a jam-packed episode recapping Old Streetonians RFC's stellar 2024-25 campaign! We'll break down how the club finished with an impressive P26 W17 L8 D1 record while scoring over 1000 points, plus celebrate our Papa John Cup run. Get the inside scoop from our Senior Awards evening and hear reflections on the Monaco tour, and the Allstars season review featuring the announcement of our new captain. The Podfather drops by with his wisdom, and we highlight the club's community impact, including the Kenya Tour that raised £7,000 for Little Rock School. Plus, updates on the Vets Twickenham Charity Tournament (May 24th), Matt's youth boys and girls program, the OSRFC lunch, and our Braemar membership push for next season. Don't miss our spotlight on the Runmore with Ranmore boot & trainer collection (six wheelie bins filled so far!) and get all the key dates: Vets Charity Tournament (24/5), working party (14/6), Anthony Watson dinner (27/6), Volunteer thank you evening (September), City Lunch with Chris Ashton (14/11), and Danny Care's visit. We'll wrap with our dream Lions XV selection!

Join us as Pat Berton and Matt Hawkes join as special guests. We also discuss highlights from the Waterfall Cup, KN5 Match, and 10’s Tournament. We preview the Vets Twickenham Charity Tournament (May 24), benefiting the Injured Players Foundation, with family-friendly fun and exciting rugby action. Updates include M6N/W6N reviews, safeguarding, mental health leadership, and key league fixtures. Social buzz: Mini and Youth Tours, West Country Tour, and Kenya fundraiser supporting Little Rock Charity’s efforts for underprivileged kids. Plus, U14 Tigers’ impressive Surrey 2nd-place finish, Old Surbitonians lunch, and Braemar Allstars’ Monaco U12 donation. Special guests Ellie Kulldune and Jess Breach round things off!

Join us with special guest Ian Thomas sharing his journey from 1st XV Captain to Chairman and Lawrence Hemary on his international appearance for Iraq in Egypt. Cobham 1st XV rebounded impressively with an 82-31 victory over KCS, featuring Rory Penfold's five-try performance. Youth updates include the Colts' narrow 10-7 cup loss to Twickenham and promising development in the U14 Girls squad. The 2nd XV delivered an exciting comeback against Battersea Ironsides, turning a 31-17 deficit into a 41-31 win. Mark your calendars for March 8th's home finale against Trinity, featuring the Braemar Allstars AGM and Old Surbitonians lunch.