Tom Mitchell joins Nick Greenhalgh to trace his unconventional rise from Bristol University rugby and Kenya sevens tours to captaining GB to an Olympic silver medal. They dive into the realities of leadership, injury, identity, and why vulnerability and gratitude are performance superpowers—on the pitch, in business, and in life after pro sport.

From Lubersac to Oxfordshire, LPM’s philosophy is reshaping how rugby is taught and played. Tom Phillips takes us inside a camp week where coaches coach, interns learn on the grass, and kids are encouraged to explore space without fear of failure. We discuss the influence of Pierre Villepreux and Lynn Evans, the nuts and bolts of penetration vs. width, why kicking still has a place, and how a joyful environment can lift skill ceilings for every position.

Former England fly-half and Premiership points record holder Charlie Hodgson joins Luca to unpack the mind behind elite performance. Charlie traces his rapid rise at Sale, culture shock (and growth) at Saracens, and why positive, values-led reviews beat the Monday “hairdryer.” He reflects honestly on international rugby’s ruthlessness, injuries that shaped his England journey, and the psychology of goal-kicking when the posts feel like they’re shrinking.

Now building Rugby Buddy, Charlie shares how group coaching helps young players handle selection stress, social media pressure, and setbacks—while developing life skills they can use far beyond the pitch. Practical takeaways include effort standards, grounding techniques under pressure, and creating team buy-in that lasts.