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John Clark: Inside England Deaf Rugby | Rugby TTL Podcast

Jul 4, 2025 · 59 min · Season 2 · Episode 11 · 42.7 MBExplicit
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John Clark on England Deaf Rugby — the players, the challenges and the push for recognition and funding.

In this episode: England Deaf Rugby; the funding fight; growing the game; inclusion.

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00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:38 John Clark's Rugby Journey
02:30 Transition to Strongman and Fitness
03:30 Endurance Challenges and Return to Rugby
04:00 Hearing Loss and Joining England Deaf
09:16 Reflections on Rugby Culture and Youth Development
13:55 Balancing Rugby and Family Life
17:00 Coaching and Future Plans
28:12 Challenges of Communication in Rugby
31:56 Adapting to Hearing Loss in Family Life
35:08 Pre-Season Training Strategies
44:11 The Importance of Tracking Progress
46:31 The State of the Fitness Industry
57:31 Final Thoughts and Contact Information