RUGBY RAMBLE

The Podcast is back with our Chairman and CEO delving into the recent headlines around the RFU.

If you want to understand what's at issues at the heart of our game then this is the episode for you! 

Is the current structure of the game fit for purpose? Does the council system need reform? Andy and Gary provide their views on what we as a sport need to do to ensure the betterment of the game and help it flourish!

On the topic of improving the game, the pair also highlight the new R...

We're joined by Reading Rockets player Alannah Malone and her RAMS personality boyfriend Zach Clow! 

It was great having the pair on the show and get a glimpse into another local franchise in the area. Some great chat and another great turn out for our second podcast at The Three Tuns.

Massive thank you to the Ramily that joined it was a brillant evening!

As you look ahead to book in the next RAMS fixtures in the calendar make sure to also head on over to the Reading Rockets website and jump on t...

Hello! We're back and on the road! These last few weeks have been a momentous time for RAMS rugby - with our centenary year, historic win over ex-bogey team Sale FC there's lots to catch up on as the Rugby Ramble trio plonk themselves down in one of Reading's best watering holes!

Looking to bring the good chat and conversation to you we're switching up the format, setting up shop in some the local area's best establishments: This week we're at the Three Tuns joined by some of the RAMILY!

If you're looking for a...

It's the start of the 2024/25 Season and Rugby Ramble is back for it's third season!

So much potential drama ahead of us as RAMS start the new campaign in National One. After Chinnor ran away with the league last season, the whole Ramily is excited to see what's in store: following our Boys in blue as we charge forth and show this league how we do it at Old Bath Road!

Huge thanks to a hobbling Ben Atkins for joining us in the studio and talking so eloquently about how professional athletes approach injury and...

Fraser Honey joins the lads in the studio to discuss his first year as a RAM!
He's been a great inclusion to the RAMILY and gives a great interview to boot!

The lads also make their last (terrible) upcoming fixture predictions of the season.

How the time has flown!

Big up all the RAMILY who will turn up in force to BM on Saturday!

COME ON YOU RAMS!

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A great win last Saturday closes off the home fixtures of this cracking season. The podcast trio discuss the Richmond fixture as well as the deserving win of Chinnor as National One Champions this year.

They also look at the dramatic fixtures at the other end of the table where it's all still to play for all teams!

We have a week off this coming weekend, but best of luck to all RAMS sides turning out a squad this week.

COME ON YOU RAMS!

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It was great to bring Matt Maxwell onto the podcast to fill the void of Spike this week!

The Stat-Man and Matt discuss their experience at Plymouth and the loss last week.

We now look forward to the final home game of the season! 

COME ON YOU RAMS!

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The Trio chat about the entertaining win against Blackheath last Saturday!

They cover the other results both within the club and across National One.  To all our listeners, we hope you have a lovely Easter period.

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The Trio (minus Spike) are joined by GMC in the studio! We discuss with George his experience recently winning the U20s Six Nations as part of the English side that impressed so much over the last few weeks!

Rich and Charlie also chat over the convincing win at Cinderford last weekend; the other results of the latest round and look to Saturday where RAMS face Blackheath at HOME at OBR!

We're on our penultimate Home game this season if you can believe it! So come on down and bring your friends and family for...

The podcast trio talk about the tough loss against Sale at home last week, pick apart the other results of the weekend and look ahead to another big game on the horizon.

Cinderford away is going to be a massive game and a great opportunity to show we're still in the fight!

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After our week off rugby it's great to be back as we ramp up to an excellent fixture this Saturday with Sale FC coming to OBR, it's going to be a cracker!

Mister Chandler is also back - delving into his Monster Truck experience and once again determined to beat is unfortunate run on predications. Will next week finally be his week?!

We weren't able to quite pull off the crossover with Chinnor this week, but in all seriousness, this is an open invite not just to Chinnor, but any other teams in the league...

Paddy joins the gang once again to discuss all things RAMS! Joining the podcast this week is Colin Stapley: 'Super Fan' and 'Father Extraordinaire' who completes our Stapley Set!

It was great to get the insights on the club, our sport and his boys from Colin's unique perspective over the years! Thanks again for coming on. :)

With it being a by-week we look forward to bringing you something new next week as we aim to sit down with a representative of one of our competitor's as we hope to gain their perspective on what has...

This week officially marks the first birthday of the Rugby Ramble Podcast! An entire year! Can you believe it?

Huge thanks to all of our amazing guests and supporters this last 12 months, it's been a blast bringing all the best and latest news/stories around this amazing club!

The colts also sent us three of their best to discuss the fantastic season they've had so far as they head into the Semi Final of the National Colts Cup!

Tune in next week when we'll bring you the coverage of the 1st XVs trip...

This week the lads are joined by two of the Ramily's newest members! After losing their beloved London Irish - the pair found their way to OBR and have loved every moment!

A moment they might have been glad to miss was last week's tense first half performance at Bishop's Strotford - which laid the way for a solid second half display and big W on the road.

It wasn't just the First XV who came away smiling - the Titans did too sealing the first W of the day of the doubleheader fixture. 

The trio are joined by John Raspin this week, discussing his history with the club up to his current role as Youth Chair for RAMS. John's graced run outs for all senior sides in his time at RAMS and gotten stuck-in as a volunteer and coach through the minis and junior section too!

This week we reflect on last week's National One results, but also the inflammatory article published in the TIMES last week, comparing forcing kids to play rugby as 'abuse'.

Mild trigger warning: references to 'child abuse' and 'grooming' are mentioned only in...

With no RAMS National One fixture this weekend - The Trio are joined by RAMS CEO Gary Reynolds who chat about the awesome victory at OBR last weekend and look ahead at the other up-and-coming fixtures across the league!

Gary also goes over the article in the Rugby Paper which outlines the RAMS support for minimum league requirements for Tier 2 - as the RFU look to market and bolster the amazing sport we love!

COME ON YOU RAMS!

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Tim and Paul join the podcast team in the studio to reflect on the last minute, nerves of steel victory at the Rock last week!

Next week we look towards our bout with Taunton at OBR. It's always a spicy match up against these two clubs with a great history of strong and entertaining fixtures. Come on down this Saturday!

Huge thanks to Tim and Paul for coming on and bringing their northern treats. It was a pleasure sitting down with two men with great stories and even better photography skills! Always great to sit...

This week the podcast trio natter about the strong win against the Manchester big cats last weekend at OBR. 

Can you smell what the rock's cooking? Our boys in blue hope for another mark in the win tally as they head on over to Rosslyn Park this saturday and after another fine performance under our belts its going to be a humdinger! Get yourselves over if you can!

It wasn't just our 1st team having a stellar performance this weekend, some great play from our Titans saw them take an eight try W against Dorking 2...

Happy New Year to all - it's great to be back for the first episode of 2024! Rugby Ramble is back and that means more importantly National One Rugby has returned!

This week we look towards the first fixture of the second half of the season with Sedgley Park coming to OBR. They will be looking to even the score after our strong performance up north. Watch this space as (depending on selection) we could have two 400+ capped men go up against one and other!

We make our predications for the upcoming fixture and now you...

After a falling the wrong side of last week's derby fixture against Chinnor the podcast team reflect on the lessons from that loss and also on a wider scale what has been a tremendous first half of the season for our boys in blue!

We also have making a brief appearance: Mike Tewkesbury and Gary Reynolds talking about the coaching initiatives at RAMS prior to their conference during the week!

A final word to reiterate Spike's words- Thank you so much to all you Ramblers for listening. It's been a crazy ride and we can't...

This week the podcast are joined by two of the cornerstones of U11s rugby here at RAMS as the podcast team delve into the corker of game last week at the RAG.

It's Derby Week in National One and tonight our boys will be heading over to Thame to take on a very strong in form Chinnor side! It's the last round before Xmas and number one versus number two will be slogging it out for the Xmas number one!

Who will be victorious?! 

If you are free this evening get yourselves o...

The Podcast Crew are joined by a very special guest this week as Rugby Ramble cross over into the realm of the round shaped ball to speak to Reading Football's very own Tom McIntyre, who it turns out has strong familial connections to OBR.

It's great to speak with an athlete from a different sport and hear them discuss the same values and approaches to hardship, graft and sacrifices, we hear from our boys in blue. There must be something in the water! 

We hope to keep an eye on Reading's progression the remainder of t...

Rich and Charlie sit down and lead the conversation after arguably the RAMS best performance of the season so far! 

Another entertaining round of National One and the results never fail to impress, Plymouth continue to build on their strong season as another almighty clash is shaping up at OBR. 

Its the last home game of 2023 - so not one to be missed! Let's make the most of the home advantage and support our boys as we head into final stretch of games this side of Xmas!

We hope to have Reading Footballer To...

Ex Harlequins and RAMS Legend Tim Bell gives an entertaining account of his varied and accomplished rugby career!

The boys also discuss the RAMS being back to winning ways and the looming fixture away to Blackheath - or should we say the club! It's always a great battle against Blackheath and not too bad a journey. If you haven't gone to watch our lads away yet this season, this Saturday is an excellent opportunity.

Congratulations and shout out to our Colts side and the rest of our junior and minis section. Keep up the good...

This week the team reflect on another loss up at Heywood Road. Despite an unflattering scoreline and the red card for Mr Swain, another decent display from our boys. The Trio discuss the legal, but clear impact of loan players on the league and pose a possible explanation for fluctuating results across the table, as well as the up and coming fixtures of the weekend.

Josh lends his knowledge as we all try and predict the outcomes of the forthcoming rounds - will this week's results be as volatile and mischievous as the rest?

We...

The quad-centurion and the most capped RAM joins a reunited Podcast crew after a nail biting finish last week at OBR. The result didn't land the way we wanted, but still some positives to take away from the fixture- a losing bonus point no least...

The Stat-Man has returned from his travels - saving you all from any further attempts of stats and figures from TP or MC Chandler. There's another cracking set of fixtures this weekend - proving once again why this is the best league in Rugby! 

This weekend our boys in blue t...

This week the lads discuss the final of the RWC and the South African victory ending what was a tournament to remember.

With the world cup over there's nothing else to take up the rugby bandwidth and National One can once again take centre stage! This week DMP travel down to OBR to face a rested RAMS who look to push on from their strong start to the season!

It's going to be a wet and windy one - so bring your bobble hats (or get one in the shop!) and let's give the boys...

With our usual trio down to a duo the Stat-Man and TP mull over last week's defeat to a very slick Lions team. With a few days of separation providing perspective, there are still a few good take away's from last week's performance and the fixture highlighting just how high the calibre of rugby is this season in Nat One!

Speaking of high calibre - we touch on the spectacular Quarter Finals of the RWC last week, debatably one of the greatest weekends of Rugby in the history of the sport!

Enjoy the time off...

This week's episode the team are joined by RAMS player and all round top gent Ollie 'Moff' to here about his rugby journey and thoughts on the upcoming RWC quarter final match ups!

The Trio also discuss last week's round of National One fixtures with some surprise results on the scorecards. 

After another W our boys in blue look to ready themselves for their first visit up to Leicester Lions where the National 2 West Champions are sharpening their claws in anticipation. In the words of our esteemed Mr Chandler: "Come on you RAMS!"

F...

This week the group discuss the lose of another professional rugby entity. With Jersey Reds announcing their liquidation we ask RAMS CEO Gary Reynolds about whats going wrong in the game and try to get to the bottom of the poor financial models and how they are created.

On a more positive light, we reflect on another National One clinch game last week with the hard earned away win at Taunton. The Stat-Man spits the facts and figures around last week's round in the league and the up and coming games this weekend.

The RWC...

RAMS legend Ben Henderson brings his invaluable insight onto the show, raising our rugby knowledge ten fold!

The Group discuss last week's win against RP and some of the other results so far across the league. With Taunton in our near future, we reflect on our previous run ins with the west country outfit.

RWC continues to provide free topics of conversation and leads onto Ben's journey with the sport we all love.

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Warning: This episode may contain mild language!

Huge win last weekend as the boys maintain their strong start to the season. The Podcast Team chat about the details and reflect on the other results in the third round.

This weekend's game at OBR against Rosslyn Park is shaping up to be quite the fixture. The glamour name of RP always draws the crowds, don't be sitting at home with FOMO!

Huge thanks to the players who gave interviews on the way back from Manchester (especially those who didn't make the cut this week)!<...

After a brilliant spectacle at OBR last Friday the Podcast Team reflect on an awesome comeback win against Chinnor and look ahead to the first away fixture of the year as the RAMS head north to play Sedgley Park.

Amor brings in his scrapbooks and shows the boys some of the archives he's collected over the years. We talk about his experience with promotions, playing with Spike and his grand cake shop opening!

The chat continues leading onto the topic of the RWC fixtures last week and finishes on a high note with Tom's new...

The new season of National One rugby is underway, kicking off with a mighty clash against Birmingham Moseley @ OBR last Saturday. A shake start made way for a solid second half performance resulting in a W for RAMS, winning 50-36!

But that's not the only new season to kick off! Rugby Ramble is officially in its second season! Thank you to all the listeners who've joined us along the way- we're looking to grow the gathering, please spread the word! 

Huge thank you to Andrew Amor for coming on as a guest host and we c...

Our last episode before the new season starts, is a corker! 80s teams captains Andy and Roddy join the team in the studio to reflect on the latest decade in our series looking back at the club's history.

Great anecdotes and insights prove to highlight how the club has always been a social hub for the community.

But we also look ahead at the first clash of the 23/24 Season with Birmingham Moseley coming to OBR! The group decide on their starting XV. With squad now announced who got the closest?

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Paddy and the Stat-Man discuss the RAMS Tour to Ireland and Rich reflects on the games and stand out performances from our lads.

Insights into other Preseason fixtures across National One show the whole league is gearing up for what's promising to be another stellar season for the competition!

In comparison England's world cup warm proves for dismal viewing - unless your a Welsh fan; or a Scottish fan; or an Irish fan; or an Australian fan or anyone else for that matter!

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The Podcast Trio are back as is rugby at OBR! With the successful double header still fresh in their minds, the team discuss the two clashes last Saturday.

On behalf of the fans thank you again to Bracknell RFC and Aberavon RFC for two competitive games! There were some great skills on display!

In the wake of Owen Farrell's botched disciplinary we are joined by one of our favourite guests, one Ashley Rowden, who provides unique insights and experience into the increasingly embarrassing display from our sport's governing body.

Stay tuned as next...

The Podcast crew catch up as the pre season double header at OBR fast approaches.

News of recent retirees and new signings is the focus of this week's episode as we reflect on the news that Rams Royalty Jamie Guttridge has announced his retirement.

As old players stand down, new players take their place and the Trio look ahead with anticipation as the future influx of Rams players have been announced.

If you are excited to see our Rams back in action, you won't have to wait too long, with the Rams pre...

The TP sits down with three bonafide RAMS legends as he and Spike are joined by previous club captains John Cook and Chris Champion.

Sitting down in changing room two once again, this week's player's roundtable discusses the club in the 70s - some of the memorable moments, stand out characters and historic fixtures that populated the decade.

Thanks again to Mr Cook and Mr Champion for taking us down memory lane and providing us with another humdinger of an episode!

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Paddy and the TP welcome the podcast's first female guest! Long over due, but well worth the wait. The podcast team chat with Sally about her fascinating field and delve deeper into her role at RAMS.

With the GF Suite under construction we set ourselves up in changing room two, which was the setting of our conversation covering topics such as the psychology of injury, the application of sports psychology across a season and the power of visualisation. We also learnt our new favourite word - "Murmuration"!

Hopefully you all find the episode as interesting...