HG Rugby

Huw Griffin

Telling rugby's untold stories by meeting people, analysing data and starting conversations

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20 episodes
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Yesterday · 1 hr
Inside the Incredible Rugby Cultures of South Africa & new Zealand ft. Ben Pegna
I was joined by rugby coach Ben Pegna who has lived and worked in both of these rugby mad countries
July 23 · 37 min
Hong Kong Heroes, USA Invincible! ft. Joe Santamaria | Tier 2 Touch Point
Watch the video version by getting membership to my YouTube channel or becoming a paid Substack subscriber!
July 19 · 55 min
Chilean Rugby is a PROBLEM ft. Raimundo Martinez & Inaki Ayarza
Fist Fights & Friendships: I was joined by two Chilean internationals to learn about their rugby rise!
July 16 · 48 min
Portugal & Spain Inflict Nations Cup Pain! Ft. Rugby TTL | Tier 2 Touch Point
Carl Dawson joins me to chat week 2 of the Nations Cup!
July 14 · 15 min
Watching Fiji's Darkest Moment | Matchday Vlog
The audio only version of my mhtchday vlog at Fiji vs England 2026 - watch the video version on YouTube!
July 10 · 31 min
Chile's Rise Continues, Uruguay Rattle Georgia! | Tier 2 Touch Point
New mini-series covering the latest in T2 rugby!
July 4 · 12 min
Are The Barbarians Still Relevant In 2026? | Mini-Documentary
The story of my trip to Twickenham to watch one of Rugby'd most iconic teams
July 2 · 16 min
15 Rugby Champions In 15 Minutes!
Running down a carefully curated list of club rugby champions against the clock
June 29 · 1 hr 3 min
Can France Finally Prove Themselves The Southern Hemisphere? ft. Bernard Jackman
Bernard Jackman joins me to review the TOP 14 final and preview France's July tests
June 21 · 18 min
My PROBLEM With Bath Rugby. | Mini-Documentary
Johann van Graan's side make no sense... they compel me, though
June 16 · 11 min
The Greatest Rugby Match You Forgot: Barbarians vs All Blacks 2009 | Mini-Documentary
Revisiting a masterclass performance from Bryan Habana
June 11 · 21 min
DEBATE: Is A British & Irish League In Rugby Inevitable Or Impossible?
Considering the possibilities with the help of Will Kelleher
June 6 · 1 hr 2 min
English Rugby's Fight For Survival Explained ft. Will Kelleher
Times Sport's Will Kelleher tells all on the PREM's much needed changes
June 3 · 40 min
The English PREM Salary Cap Doesn't Work, Here's Proof...
PREM Rugby salary cap report reveals teams are spending more money on a worse product
May 25 · 33 min
Why Cheslin Kolbe To Stormers Is A Game Changer & World Rugby's USA Plans Escalate | Rugby Transfer Review - May 2026
Solo pod breaking down the latest transfers and hidden headlines in Rugby Union
May 9 · 19 min
The Rugby Stat Pundits Love But Coaches Hate: Defence Analysis Explained | Mini-Documentary
The audio version of my mini documentary about rugby defence
April 28 · 20 min
How Much Do French Rugby Clubs REALLY Spend? - LNR Financial Report Explained
I break down the CCCP for the 2024/25 season and reveal which TOP 14 rugby club loses the most money...
April 25 · 1 hr 1 min
Inside Rugby's Online Content Creation Machine ft. Natasha Coyle
I was joined by professional rugby social media manager Natasha Coyle to get the insights into rugby union fandom
April 21 · 33 min
Where Will Ardie Savea Go? & Why I'm Sick Of Welsh Rugby Rumours | Rugby Transfer Review - March 2026
My monthly solo pod specialising in rugby transfer rumours
April 18 · 1 hr 3 min
Super Rugby: Fading Power Or Glimpse Of Union's Future? ft. Rugbycology
I was joined by professional analyst Brendon Shields to debate the Southern Hemisphere influence on the shape of rugby union